Fort Defiance, Arizona
Will Window Rock Unified District (4154) have a snow day?
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How much snow it takes here
Apache County averages 3.1 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 34.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at less than an inch of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute. Even a light glaze of ice can shut schools down in an area that rarely sees snow.
Where to check for an official closing
Only Window Rock Unified District (4154) 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 (928)729-6706.
District facts
| Students | 1,736 |
| Schools | 6 |
| Teachers | 101 |
| Grades | Pre-K to 12 |
| Area type | Town |
| County | Apache County, AZ |
| District office | Navajo Rte 12, Fort Defiance |
| Phone | (928)729-6706 |
From the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data (2022–23 school year).
Nearby districts
- Chinle Unified District (4158) Chinle
- Concho Elementary District (4160) Concho
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- Red Mesa Unified District (4159) Teec Nos Pos
- Sanders Unified District (4156) Sanders
- St Johns Unified District (4153) St Johns
- Cedar Unified District (4395) Keams Canyon
- Pinon Unified District (4390) Pinon
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