Oskaloosa, Iowa

Will Oskaloosa Comm School District have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Mahaska County averages 28.2 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 25.3°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.

Where to check for an official closing

Only Oskaloosa 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 (641)673-8345.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• North Mahaska Comm School District New Sharon
• Eddyville-Blakesburg- Fremont CSD Eddyville
• Pella Comm School District Pella
• Twin Cedars Comm School District Bussey
• Montezuma Comm School District Montezuma
• Albia Comm School District Albia
• Tri-County Comm School District Thornburg
• Lynnville-Sully Comm School District Sully

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