Schools in Minnesota, Wisconsin announce delays, closures amid wet winter weather

Schools in Minnesota, Wisconsin announce delays, closures amid wet winter weather

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Key Points:

  • Some schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin are delayed or closed on Tuesday due to early morning rain making roads slick.
  • Schools in Stillwater, St. Cloud, and White Bear Lake are delayed by two hours, while Hudson and River Falls schools in Wisconsin have similar delays; St. Croix Falls School District is closed.
  • Rain is expected to continue until about 7 a.m., with possible pockets of freezing rain and dense fog reducing visibility.
  • A winter weather advisory is in effect through noon, and a NEXT Drive Alert has been issued by WCCO.
  • Temperatures will rise throughout the day, improving driving conditions, with mild weather expected for the rest of the week before a potential winter system arrives over the weekend.