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Blizzard warning in Gogebic County, storm warnings in northern Wisconsin, many schools closed

National Weather Service website

Travel may be difficult and many schools are closed thanks to a severe late winter storm.

Our complete list of school closings can be found at the end of this story.

A blizzard warning will be in effect for western Upper Michigan until 1:00 a.m. Tuesday

The National Weather Service expects additional snow accumulations of 3 to 15 inches...heaviest in the western parts of the county near Ironwood and Wakefield. Amounts decrease with distance away from Lake Superior. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph, potentially higher closer to the lakeshore.

A winter storm warning is in effect for much of the Northwoods until 7:00 p.m. Monday. The National Weather Service predicts heavy snow with additional snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches, highest in northwest Vilas County. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Lincoln, Oneida, and Vilas Counties.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and afternoon commutes. The wind combined with heavy snow weighing down trees could bring down tree branches and result in some power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

School Closings:

Northland PInes School District Closed - Virtual Learning for 7-12

Tomahawk - Snow day, no afterschool activities.

Lakeland Union High School: Closed and No After School Activities

AVW School: Closed and No After School Activities

MHLT: Closed and No After School Activities

Lac du Flambeau School: Closed and No After School Activities Monday

North Lakeland School: Closed and No After School Activities

Ironwood School District Closed

Gogebic Community College Campus in Ironwood Closed

Three Lakes Schools Closed

Trinity Lutheran, Minocqua Closed

Chequamegon School District and Early Learning Center Closed

Phillips - Closed, Virtual Learning Day

Phelps School & Daycare Closed

Christ Lutheran School Eagle River No School

Mercer School Closed

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