Late-Season Storm Brings Snow, Sleet and Freezing Rain

newsApr 2, 2026

A late-season storm moving from the Upper Midwest to the Northeast on April 2 to 4 is producing rain, freezing rain, sleet and snow. National and local forecasts and radar show significant ice accumulations in parts of Minnesota, Wisconsin and Ontario. Multiple Minnesota school districts announced closures, delays or e-learning for Thursday. Frozen roads make travel hazardous, and ice-laden trees threaten power outages and flight disruptions.

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Multiple Minnesota school districts closed Thursday due to freezing rain and sleet.

Freezing rain measured up to a quarter inch in parts of Wisconsin.

Hazardous mixed precipitation expected across northern Ontario, threatening travel and power.

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Late-Season Storm Brings Snow, Sleet and Freezing Rain

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