Fort Wayne, Indiana

Will Fort Wayne Community Schools have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Allen County averages 32.4 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 27.6°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.

Where to check for an official closing

Only Fort Wayne Community Schools 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 (260)467-1000.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• East Allen County Schools New Haven
• MSD Southwest Allen County Schls Fort Wayne
• Northwest Allen County Schools Fort Wayne
• Northern Wells Community Schools Ossian
• Smith-Green Community Schools Churubusco
• Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp Garrett
• North Adams Community Schools Decatur
• DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist Waterloo

Forecast details: National Weather Service IWX office, point forecast for Fort Wayne. How we calculate the chance.