Fort Madison, Iowa

Will Fort Madison Comm School District have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Lee County averages 24.3 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 27.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 4 inches of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute.

Where to check for an official closing

Only Fort Madison Comm 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 (319)372-7252.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Central Lee Comm School District Donnellson
• Keokuk Comm School District Keokuk
• Danville Comm School District Danville
• West Burlington Ind School District West Burlington
• Burlington Comm School District Burlington
• New London Comm School District New London
• Mount Pleasant Comm School District Mount Pleasant
• Mediapolis Comm School District Mediapolis

Forecast details: National Weather Service DVN office, point forecast for Fort Madison. How we calculate the chance.