Marquette, MI – (Great Lakes Radio News) – A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for much of the Upper Peninsula today with several inches of snow predicted through this afternoon and early evening. Wind gusts of up to 40 MPH are also causing visibility problems throughout the region.
As a result, schools are closed across much of the U.P. this morning due to the inclement weather. At last report, all schools are closed in Marquette, Alger, Baraga, Houghton, Ontonagon, Keweenaw, Delta and Schoolcraft Counties. Bay College has also closed their Escanaba and Iron Mountain campuses for the day.
Travel during the early-morning hours is not recommended today, but if you must travel, please drive carefully and allow extra time to arrive at your destination safely.
School Closings for Monday, January 7, 2019:
Marquette Area Public Schools
Marquette-Alger RESA
Father Marquette Academy
North Star Academy in Marquette
Gwinn Schools & Gwinn Head Start
Ishpeming Public Schools
Negaunee Schools & Negaunee Co-Op Pre-School
NICE Community Schools
Powell Township Schools
Wells Township Schools
Christ The King Preschool in Ishpeming
Redeemer Lutheran Preschool in Marquette
AuTrain-Onota Schools
Burt Township Schools
Munising Schools & Headstart & Munising Baptist
Superior Central Schools
Manistique Area Schools & Headstart
St. Francis de Sales School in Manistique
Bay College – Escanaba & Iron Mountain Campuses
All Houghton & Keweenaw County Schools
Copper Country Christian School
Baraga & L’Anse Public Schools
Arvon Township Schools
Ontonagon Area Schools & Head Start
Escanaba & Gladstone Public Schools & Headstart
Hannahville Schools
Holy Name Catholic School in Escanaba
Rapid River Schools & Headstart
Delta-Schoolcraft ISD
Bark River-Harris Schools
Big Bay de Noc Schools
Mid-Peninsula Schools
