The incoming winter storm prompted some schools to close or dismiss early on Tuesday. It's also likely that many schools will close Wednesday in the storm's wake. About 3 to 6 inches of snow is forecast in the Beltway area by Wednesday morning, with even higher totals possible to the south.

Schools have announced Wednesday closures as Southeastern Wisconsin braces for its largest snowfall since mid-December. The incoming system is forecast to bring 3 to 6 inches of snow starting Wednesday morning and continuing through early Thursday.