Waterloo, Iowa

Will Waterloo Comm School District have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Black Hawk County averages 37.8 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 22.5°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 Waterloo 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)433-1800.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Cedar Falls Comm School District Cedar Falls
• Dunkerton Comm School District Dunkerton
• Hudson Comm School District Hudson
• Union Comm School District La Porte City
• Denver Comm School District Denver
• Janesville Consolidated School District Janesville
• Jesup Comm School District Jesup
• Wapsie Valley Comm School District Fairbank

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