Marcus, Iowa

Will Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Comm School District have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Cherokee County averages 37.5 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 20.3°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 Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn 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)376-4171.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Cherokee Comm School District Cherokee
• Remsen-Union Comm School District Remsen
• South O'Brien Comm School District Paullina
• Kingsley-Pierson Comm School District Kingsley
• MOC-Floyd Valley Comm School District Orange City
• River Valley Comm School District Correctionville
• Sheldon Comm School District Sheldon
• Le Mars Comm School District Le Mars

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