Nome, Alaska

Will Nome Public Schools have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Nome Census Area averages 80.8 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 7°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 Nome Public Schools 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)443-2231.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Bering Strait School District Unalakleet
• Lower Yukon School District Mountain Village
• Kashunamiut School District Chevak
• Saint Mary's School District Saint Mary'S
• Northwest Arctic Borough School District Kotzebue
• Lower Kuskokwim School District Bethel
• Yupiit School District Akiachak
• Kuspuk School District Aniak

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