West Des Moines, Iowa

Will West Des Moines Comm School District have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Polk County averages 29.3 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 24.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 5 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 West Des Moines 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)633-5000.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Ankeny Comm School District Ankeny
• Bondurant-Farrar Comm School District Bondurant
• Clayton Ridge Comm School District Guttenberg
• Des Moines Independent Comm School District Des Moines
• Johnston Comm School District Johnston
• North Polk Comm School District Alleman
• Saydel Comm School District Des Moines
• Southeast Polk Comm School District Altoona
• Urbandale Comm School District Urbandale

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