Fort Wayne, Indiana

Will Northwest Allen County 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 Northwest Allen County 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)637-3155.

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
• MSD Southwest Allen County Schls Fort Wayne
• Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp Garrett
• Smith-Green Community Schools Churubusco
• DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist Waterloo
• East Noble School Corporation Kendallville
• Northern Wells Community Schools Ossian

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