Laurens, Iowa
Will Laurens-Marathon Comm School District have a snow day?
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How much snow it takes here
Pocahontas County averages 38.7 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 19.9°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 Laurens-Marathon 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 (712)841-5000.
District facts
| Students | 140 |
| Schools | 1 |
| Teachers | 12 |
| Grades | Pre-K to 12 |
| Area type | Rural |
| County | Pocahontas County, IA |
| District office | 300 W. Garfield St., Laurens |
| Phone | (712)841-5000 |
From the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data (2022–23 school year).
Nearby districts
- Pocahontas Area Comm School District Pocahontas
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- Sioux Central Comm School District Sioux Rapids
- Emmetsburg Comm School District Emmetsburg
- Graettinger-Terril Comm School District Graettinger
- Storm Lake Comm School District Storm Lake
Forecast details: National Weather Service DMX office, point forecast for Laurens. How we calculate the chance.