Bethel, Alaska

Will Lower Kuskokwim School District have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Bethel Census Area averages 64 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 10°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 Lower Kuskokwim 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)543-4912.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Kuspuk School District Aniak
• Yupiit School District Akiachak
• Saint Mary's School District Saint Mary'S
• Lower Yukon School District Mountain Village
• Bering Strait School District Unalakleet
• Southwest Region School District Dillingham
• Dillingham City School District Dillingham
• Kashunamiut School District Chevak

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