Utqiagvik, Alaska

Will North Slope Borough School District have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

North Slope Borough averages 47.3 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is -12.7°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 North Slope 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)852-5311.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Galena City School District Galena
• Northwest Arctic Borough School District Kotzebue
• Tanana City School District Tanana
• Iditarod Area School District Mcgrath
• Bering Strait School District Unalakleet
• Kuspuk School District Aniak
• Nenana City School District Nenana
• Denali Borough School District Healy

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