Prairie City, Iowa

Will PCM Comm School District have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Jasper County averages 28.7 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 22.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 6 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 PCM 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 (515)994-8222.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Baxter Comm School District Baxter
• Colfax-Mingo Comm School District Colfax
• Lynnville-Sully Comm School District Sully
• Newton Comm School District Newton
• Knoxville Comm School District Knoxville
• Pleasantville Comm School District Pleasantville
• Pella Comm School District Pella
• Melcher-Dallas Comm School District Melcher-Dallas

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