Dillingham, Alaska

Will Dillingham City School District have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Dillingham Census Area averages 47.4 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 17.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 9 inches 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 Dillingham City 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)842-5223.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Southwest Region School District Dillingham
• Bristol Bay Borough School District Naknek
• Lake and Peninsula Borough School District King Salmon
• Kuspuk School District Aniak
• Yupiit School District Akiachak
• Lower Kuskokwim School District Bethel
• Aleutians East Borough School District Sand Point
• Iditarod Area School District Mcgrath

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