Hawarden, Iowa

Will West Sioux Comm School District have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Sioux County averages 34.3 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 21.5°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 West Sioux 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)551-1181.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Boyden-Hull Comm School District Hull
• MOC-Floyd Valley Comm School District Orange City
• Rock Valley Comm School District Rock Valley
• Sioux Center Comm School District Sioux Center
• Akron Westfield Comm School District Akron
• Le Mars Comm School District Le Mars
• West Lyon Comm School District Inwood
• Hinton Comm School District Hinton

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