Kotzebue, Alaska

Will Northwest Arctic Borough School District have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Northwest Arctic Borough averages 64.2 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is -0.6°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 Northwest Arctic 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)442-1802.

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
• Nome Public Schools Nome
• Saint Mary's School District Saint Mary'S
• Lower Yukon School District Mountain Village
• Yupiit School District Akiachak
• Galena City School District Galena
• Kuspuk School District Aniak
• Kashunamiut School District Chevak

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