Dekalb, Illinois
Will DeKalb CUSD 428 have a snow day?
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How much snow it takes here
DeKalb County averages 33 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 23.8°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 DeKalb CUSD 428 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 (815)754-2330.
District facts
| Students | 6,840 |
| Schools | 12 |
| Teachers | 446 |
| Grades | Pre-K to 12 |
| Area type | Suburb |
| County | DeKalb County, IL |
| District office | 501 W Dresser Rd, Dekalb |
| Phone | (815)754-2330 |
From the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data (2022–23 school year).
Nearby districts
- Genoa Kingston CUSD 424 Genoa
- Hiawatha CUSD 426 Kirkland
- Hinckley Big Rock CUSD 429 Hinckley
- Indian Creek CUSD 425 Shabbona
- Sandwich CUSD 430 Sandwich
- Somonauk CUSD 432 Somonauk
- Sycamore CUSD 427 Sycamore
- Creston CCSD 161 Creston
Forecast details: National Weather Service LOT office, point forecast for Dekalb. How we calculate the chance.