Glennallen, Alaska

Will Copper River School District have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Copper River Census Area averages 59.2 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 2.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at a foot or more of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute. Bitter wind chills can close schools here too.

Where to check for an official closing

Only Copper River School District can close its schools. Districts usually post closings and delays on their website and social media, send texts, emails or robocalls to families, and report them to local TV and radio stations, often by 5:30 or 6 a.m. The district office's number is (907)822-3234.

District facts

From the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data (2022–23 school year).

Nearby districts

• Valdez City School District Valdez
• Cordova City School District Cordova
• Delta/Greely School District Delta Junction
• Alaska Gateway School District Tok
• Fairbanks North Star Borough School District Fairbanks
• Yukon-Koyukuk School District Fairbanks
• Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District Palmer
• Denali Borough School District Healy

Forecast details: National Weather Service AFC office, point forecast for Glennallen. How we calculate the chance.