Fairbanks, Alaska

Will Fairbanks North Star Borough School District have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Fairbanks North Star Borough averages 60.9 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is -2.6°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 Fairbanks North Star Borough 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)452-2000.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Delta/Greely School District Delta Junction
• Yukon Flats School District Ft. Yukon
• Yukon-Koyukuk School District Fairbanks
• Nenana City School District Nenana
• Denali Borough School District Healy
• Copper River School District Glennallen
• Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District Palmer
• Valdez City School District Valdez

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