Arlington, Iowa

Will Starmont Comm School District have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Fayette County averages 41 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 18.9°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 Starmont 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 (563)933-4598.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• North Fayette Valley Comm School District West Union
• Oelwein Comm School District Oelwein
• West Central Comm School District Maynard
• East Buchanan Comm School District Winthrop
• Edgewood-Colesburg Comm School District Edgewood
• West Delaware County Comm School District Manchester
• Central Comm School District Elkader
• Independence Comm School District Independence

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