Galena, Alaska

Will Galena City School District have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area averages 50 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is -4.6°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 Galena 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)656-1883.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Tanana City School District Tanana
• Iditarod Area School District Mcgrath
• Bering Strait School District Unalakleet
• Kuspuk School District Aniak
• Dillingham City School District Dillingham
• Southwest Region School District Dillingham
• Yupiit School District Akiachak
• Bristol Bay Borough School District Naknek

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