Claflin, Kansas

Will Central Plains have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Barton County averages 13 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 32.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 2 inches of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute.

Where to check for an official closing

Only Central Plains 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 (620)588-4200.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Ellinwood Public Schools Ellinwood
• Great Bend Great Bend
• Hoisington Hoisington
• Chase-Raymond Chase
• Ellsworth Ellsworth
• Lyons Lyons
• Sterling Sterling
• Russell County Russell

Forecast details: National Weather Service ICT office, point forecast for Claflin. How we calculate the chance.