Paullina, Iowa

Will South O'Brien Comm School District have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

O'Brien County averages 35.3 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 21.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 7 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 South O'Brien 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 (712)949-2115.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Comm School District Hartley
• Sheldon Comm School District Sheldon
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• Cherokee Comm School District Cherokee
• Remsen-Union Comm School District Remsen
• MOC-Floyd Valley Comm School District Orange City
• Clay Central-Everly Comm School District Royal
• Sibley-Ocheyedan Comm School District Sibley

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