Independence, Iowa

Will Independence Comm School District have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Buchanan County averages 34.6 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 20.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 7 inches 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 Independence 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)334-7400.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• East Buchanan Comm School District Winthrop
• Jesup Comm School District Jesup
• Oelwein Comm School District Oelwein
• Center Point-Urbana Comm School District Urbana
• Dunkerton Comm School District Dunkerton
• North Linn Comm School District Troy Mills
• West Central Comm School District Maynard
• Wapsie Valley Comm School District Fairbank

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