Wrangell, Alaska

Will Wrangell Public School District have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Wrangell City and Borough averages 69.4 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 34.2°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 Wrangell Public 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)874-2347.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Petersburg Borough School District Petersburg
• Southeast Island School District Thorne Bay
• Klawock City School District Klawock
• Craig City School District Craig
• Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District Ketchikan
• Hydaburg City School District Hydaburg
• Annette Island School District Metlakatla
• Kake City School District Kake

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