Council Bluffs, Iowa

Will Lewis Central Comm School District have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Pottawattamie County averages 26.9 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 24.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 5 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 Lewis Central 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)366-8202.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• AHSTW Comm School District Avoca
• Council Bluffs Comm School District Council Bluffs
• Riverside Comm School District Carson
• Treynor Comm School District Treynor
• Tri-Center Comm School District Neola
• Underwood Comm School District Underwood
• Glenwood Comm School District Glenwood
• Missouri Valley Comm School District Missouri Valley

Forecast details: National Weather Service OAX office, point forecast for Council Bluffs. How we calculate the chance.