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riversedge

(80,838 posts)
Thu Apr 2, 2026, 07:01 AM Yesterday

Area schools closed again April 2, 2026---weather related --mid Wisconsin.......



https://www.weau.com/weather/closings/
Mixed precipitation to continue through this morning before switching to rain
Today is a First Alert Weather Day
Updated: 2 hours ago

As expected, we are starting off our day with active weather in Western Wisconsin as a large shield of mixed precipitation continues to advance northward across the Upper Midwest. So far this morning, sleet, freezing rain, and rain have mostly been reported in the area, with light icing occurring in Eau Claire. All of this activity stems from a strong and messy spring storm in the Central Plains that will slowly trek northeastward through the day.
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https://www.weau.com/2026/04/01/wintry-weather-bring-impacts-western-wisconsin-through-thursday-morning/









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Area schools closed again April 2, 2026---weather related --mid Wisconsin....... (Original Post) riversedge Yesterday OP
We are in it here in the Twin Cities. OldBaldy1701E 22 hrs ago #1
Ice is an issue here also--no cars on the roads --which is good--ice is horrible for driving riversedge 21 hrs ago #2
Being from North Carolina, we know about ice. OldBaldy1701E 13 hrs ago #3

OldBaldy1701E

(11,159 posts)
1. We are in it here in the Twin Cities.
Thu Apr 2, 2026, 08:49 AM
22 hrs ago

It mainly looks like sleet and rain, but I see some ice here and there so that is an issue.

I have already warned my buddy in Buffalo.... incoming!

riversedge

(80,838 posts)
2. Ice is an issue here also--no cars on the roads --which is good--ice is horrible for driving
Thu Apr 2, 2026, 09:42 AM
21 hrs ago

OldBaldy1701E

(11,159 posts)
3. Being from North Carolina, we know about ice.
Thu Apr 2, 2026, 05:31 PM
13 hrs ago

That is the usual winter precipitation there. It can be managed only with extreme care and skill.

And, as we here all know, most drivers do not have it.

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