Emporia, Kansas

Will Emporia have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Lyon County averages 12.9 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 32.3°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 Emporia 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)341-2200.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• North Lyon County Americus
• Southern Lyon County Hartford
• Madison-Virgil Madison
• Chase County Cottonwood Falls
• Morris County Council Grove
• Hamilton Hamilton
• Osage City Osage City
• Mission Valley Eskridge

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