Packwood, Iowa

Will Pekin Comm School District have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Jefferson County averages 22 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 25.4°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 Pekin 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 (319)695-3707.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Fairfield Comm School District Fairfield
• Sigourney Comm School District Sigourney
• Cardinal Comm School District Eldon
• Ottumwa Comm School District Ottumwa
• Keota Comm School District Keota
• Tri-County Comm School District Thornburg
• English Valleys Comm School District North English
• Mid-Prairie Comm School District Wellman

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