A long recovery remains ahead for the Northern Lower Michigan communities that were hit by an ice storm during the weekend of March 28-30. Some students will have had at least two weeks off school once they return,

Northern Michigan was socked with an ice storm and it's too cold for it to melt. Check out these social media photos of the impact.

Residents in the most severely affected areas are being encouraged not to travel unless necessary and to watch for downed wires and work crews.