Riceville, Iowa

Will Riceville Comm School District have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Howard County averages 41.4 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 18.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 8 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 Riceville 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)985-2288.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Howard-Winneshiek Comm School District Cresco
• Osage Comm School District Osage
• Charles City Comm School District Charles City
• St Ansgar Comm School District St. Ansgar
• New Hampton Comm School District New Hampton
• Nashua-Plainfield Comm School District Nashua
• Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rk Comm School District Rockford
• Turkey Valley Comm School District Jackson Junction

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