Waukee, Iowa

Will Waukee Comm School District have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Dallas County averages 33.3 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 24.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 6 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 Waukee 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 (515)987-5161.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District Adel
• Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District Grimes
• Perry Comm School District Perry
• Van Meter Comm School District Van Meter
• Woodward-Granger Comm School District Granger
• Urbandale Comm School District Urbandale
• West Des Moines Comm School District West Des Moines
• Johnston Comm School District Johnston

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