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Wausau Faces Hazardous Weather, School Closures Likely

4/2/2026

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First Alert Weather Day has been declared for Wausau, Wisconsin due to a mix of rain, sleet, snow, and freezing rain forecast Wednesday night through Thursday.
Travel conditions will deteriorate as freezing rain accumulates, up to 0.25–0.50 inches, causing hazardous roads and power outages.
Some schools will delay or close Thursday morning due to slick conditions.
Thunderstorms may develop late Thursday night into Friday morning, mainly south of Highway 29.

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First Alert Weather Day has been declared for Wausau, Wisconsin due to a mix of rain, sleet, snow, and freezing rain forecast Wednesday night through Thursday.
Travel conditions will deteriorate as freezing rain accumulates, up to 0.25–0.50 inches, causing hazardous roads and power outages.
Some schools will delay or close Thursday morning due to slick conditions.
Thunderstorms may develop late Thursday night into Friday morning, mainly south of Highway 29.