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Closures announced as National Weather Service issues Winter Storm Warning for the Northwoods

Heavy snow from an early March snowstorm weighs down branches.
Katie Thoresen
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WXPR
Heavy snow from an early March snowstorm weighs down branches.

Note: This article will be updated as closure announcements are reported.

Counties in Northern Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula are under Winter Storm Warnings.

By Wednesday evening, six to 10 inches of snow is forecasted for much of the region. More than a foot is possible in the Ironwood/Hurley area.

Strong winds with this storm could lead to downed branches and power outages.

You can visit 511wi.gov for updates on winter roads conditions.

Closures

The following schools and organizations have announced closure for Wednesday, March 5th due to the weather:

Oneida County Meals on Wheels and on-site dining will be closed.

Minocqua Public Library

Rhinelander District Library

First Congregational UCC and Immanuel Lutheran Church in Rhinelander have canceled their Ash Wednesday service

Nicolet College Remote Learning & Work Day

Northcentral Technical College - Closed, All Services and Classes Offered Virtually

Gogebic Community College - Closed

Rhinelander Schools(Wednesday March 5th) - Closed and No after school activities

Lakeland Union High School – Closed

Minocqua Schools – Closed

North Lakeland - Closed

Lac du Flambeau - Closed

Crandon Schools - Closed 

Goodman-Armstrong Creek – Closed

Laona Schools – Closed

Wabeno – Closed

Mercer School – Closed   

Antigo Schools – Closed

Elcho – Closed

Northland Pines School District - Closed - Virtual Learning 7-12

White Lake School District – Closed  

Tomahawk - Remote Learning Day

Lac du Flambeau Headstart - Closed

Nativity Catholic School closed

Three Lakes School District - Closed

Trinity Lutheran School Minocqua- Closed

Zion Lutheran School - Rhinelander closed

Chequamegon School District - Closed

Phillips - Closed

Prentice - Closed

Phelps School and Daycare - Closed
 

Katie Thoresen is WXPR's News Director/Vice President.
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