Ida Grove, Iowa

Will Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Comm School District have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Ida County averages 35.5 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 20.5°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 Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove 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)364-2255.

District facts

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

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