Ottumwa, Iowa

Will Ottumwa Comm School District have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Wapello County averages 24 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 26.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 4 inches of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute.

Where to check for an official closing

Only Ottumwa 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)684-6597.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Cardinal Comm School District Eldon
• Eddyville-Blakesburg- Fremont CSD Eddyville
• Pekin Comm School District Packwood
• Davis County Comm School District Bloomfield
• Sigourney Comm School District Sigourney
• Oskaloosa Comm School District Oskaloosa
• Albia Comm School District Albia
• Fairfield Comm School District Fairfield

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