These Wisconsin Rapids area schools are closed Tuesday due to extreme cold weather
As forecasts warn of extreme cold temperatures, some local school districts are announcing plans to close in-person learning Tuesday.
The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued an extreme cold warning from 9 p.m. Monday through 10 a.m. Tuesday, forecasting dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 degrees below zero in Marathon, Portage Waushara, Wood, Langlade and Lincoln counties. According to the warning, the cold could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
The coldest temperatures are expected between midnight and 8 a.m. Tuesday, according to the weather service.
The following school districts have announced closures Tuesday due to extreme cold weather.
Schools closed Tuesday
Auburndale School District: Auburndale schools will be closed Tuesday. On Monday afternoon, Auburndale School District announced Tuesday will be a virtual learning day for students.
Nekoosa School District: Nekoosa schools will be closed Tuesday. On Monday afternoon, Nekoosa School District told the Daily Tribune schools will be closed Tuesday due to weather.
Pittsville School District: Pittsville schools will be closed Tuesday. On Monday afternoon, Pittsville School District announced in-person classes would be closed Tuesday due to wind chills during the morning commute and temperatures that would cause issues with busses that run on diesel fuel. Students will have a virtual learning day Tuesday.
Port Edwards: Port Edwards schools will be closed Tuesday. On Monday afternoon, Port Edwards School District announced Tuesday will be a virtual learning day for students.
Wisconsin Rapids: Wisconsin Rapids public and private schools will be closed Tuesday. On Monday afternoon, Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools announced Tuesday will be a snow/cold day for grades 4K-5, while grades 6-12 will take a virtual/offsite learning day Tuesday.
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