Fort Wayne, Indiana

Will MSD Southwest Allen County Schls 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 MSD Southwest Allen County Schls 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)431-2010.

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
• Fort Wayne Community Schools Fort Wayne
• Northwest Allen County Schools Fort Wayne
• Smith-Green Community Schools Churubusco
• Northern Wells Community Schools Ossian
• Whitley County Con Schools Columbia City
• MSD Bluffton-Harrison Bluffton
• Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp Garrett

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