Sitka, Alaska

Will Mount Edgecumbe have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Sitka City and Borough averages 92.1 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 32.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 10 inches of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute.

Where to check for an official closing

Only Mount Edgecumbe 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)966-3201.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Chatham School District Angoon
• Sitka School District Sitka
• Hoonah City School District Hoonah
• Pelican City School District Pelican
• Kake City School District Kake
• Juneau Borough School District Juneau
• Haines Borough School District Haines
• Petersburg Borough School District Petersburg

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