Blizzard hits on first week of spring

Just when you thought spring might be here–wham–pow! Here comes another blast of winter.

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The area got socked with a blizzard, causing schools to close, extending the Easter break by a day in Rogers City, Posen and Onaway. As much as 18 inches of snow was forecast for the area, but it is not certain how much has fallen so far Thursday morning.

Blowing and drifting made driving hazardous, as the snow is of the slippery, heavy and wet variety. Predictions are for more blizzard-like conditions through the day Thursday, with clearing and warmer temperatures for Good Friday.