Dangerously cold temperatures have prompted hundreds of school districts across Southeast Michigan to close for Tuesday, with some also announcing closures for Wednesday. A cold weather advisory is in effect through Wednesday across the region.

School districts across Metro Detroit and beyond announced closures, hospitals dealt with frostbite and falls, while shelters made space for more beds as a blast of bitter cold settled Monday into southeast Michigan.

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A cold weather advisory remains in effect for all of Southeastern Michigan through 12 p.m. Wednesday. Wind chill values will drop to between -15° to -25° over the next few days.

This is part of "the historic winter storm along the Gulf Coast and Southeast," the National Weather Service reported.

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Lockport High School was among the few schools to have in-person classes during Tuesday’s frigid temperatures.

Due to the cold weather, some schools have announced two hour delays to keep kids out of the dangerous temperatures Wednesday morning.

Cincinnati Public Schools will be closed for students Wednesday due to cold weather. The Greater Cincinnati area remains under a cold weather advisory by the National Weather Service as wind chills as low as 15 below zero are expected to strike the region.