Icy conditions caused slippery conditions on area roads, causing school closures in Onaway, Rogers City and Posen. (Photo by Richard Lamb)
(Jan. 15) Freezing rain caused icy conditions on area roads, prompting school officials to cancel classes for today. A steady rain on top of a layer of snow made side roads very slick and dangerous. The weather forecast calls for mostly cloudy conditions with a high temperature of around 36 degrees Fahrenheit.
As of 9 a.m., the freezing rain was still falling in the area even as temperatures hovered around 30 degrees. Much colder temperatures are predicted for the weekend with more snow on the way. As of this morning, the Advance has not received word on the status of high school sporting events planned for Friday.