Thorne Bay, Alaska

Will Southeast Island School District have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area averages 69 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 36.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 8 inches of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute.

Where to check for an official closing

Only Southeast Island 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)828-8254.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Craig City School District Craig
• Hydaburg City School District Hydaburg
• Klawock City School District Klawock
• Wrangell Public School District Wrangell
• Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District Ketchikan
• Annette Island School District Metlakatla
• Petersburg Borough School District Petersburg
• Kake City School District Kake

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