Bay Area power outages force several school closures

FREMONT, Calif. - Several schools in the Bay Area had to close Wednesday because of power outages, authorities said.

School officials said Tuesday's powerful storm forced the widespread closures. Winds gusting at about 70 mph took down several power poles and snapped large trees.

Here is a list of schools closed Wednesday, March 15:

Cupertino Union School District

Miller Middle
Hyde Middle
Kennedy Middle
Collins Elementary
De Vargas Elementary
Dilworth Elementary
Eaton Elementary
Faria Elementary
Garden Gate Elementary
Lincoln Elementary
McAuliffe Elementary
Montclaire Elementary
Muir Elementary
Murdock-Portal Elementary
Nimitz Elementary
Stocklmeir Elementary

Campbell Union High School District

Prospect High School, Saratoga
Westmont High School, Campbell

Campbell Union Elementary School District

Forest Hill Elementary, San Jose
Marshall Lane Elementary, Saratoga

Fremont Union School District

Fremont High School
Lynbrook High School
Monta Vista High School
Educational Options (postsecondary including LYNCS, customized learning program, educational options resource, community school)
Middle College at DeAnza: FUHSD classes cancelled and De Anza campus closed

"At this time, we do not have definitive estimates for when power will be back on at the campuses and locations where it is currently off," FUHSD said. "We will provide updates as soon as possible."