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Early Winter Blast: MN/WI Schools Face Delays, Closures
6 Jan
Summary
- Rain and freezing rain created slick roads, causing school delays.
- Several school districts in Minnesota and Wisconsin reported closures.
- Winter weather advisories were in effect through noon on Tuesday.
Morning commuters and students in Minnesota and Wisconsin faced travel challenges on Tuesday due to early-season winter weather. Pockets of rain and potential freezing rain created slick road conditions, prompting numerous school districts to implement delays or closures.
Key areas affected included Stillwater, St. Cloud, and White Bear Lake in Minnesota, all of which announced two-hour delays. Wisconsin saw similar disruptions in Hudson and River Falls, with the St. Croix Falls School District opting for a complete closure. A winter weather advisory was active until noon, warning of reduced visibility from dense fog and hazardous travel.
While temperatures were expected to rise later in the day, improving driving conditions, the immediate impact was significant. The outlook for the remainder of the week suggests mild weather, though forecasters are monitoring a potential winter system arriving over the weekend.
