Michigan City, Indiana

Will Michigan City Area Schools have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

LaPorte County averages 46.4 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 27.3°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.

Where to check for an official closing

Only Michigan City Area 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 (219)873-2000.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• LaPorte Community School Corp Laporte
• MSD of New Durham Township Westville
• New Prairie United School Corp New Carlisle
• South Central Com School Corp Union Mills
• Tri-Township Cons School Corp Wanatah
• Duneland School Corporation Chesterton
• Valparaiso Community Schools Valparaiso
• Portage Township Schools Portage

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