Almena, Kansas

Will Northern Valley have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Norton County averages 20 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 29.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 3 inches of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute.

Where to check for an official closing

Only Northern Valley 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 (785)669-2445.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Norton Community Schools Norton
• Logan Logan
• Phillipsburg Phillipsburg
• Graham County Hill City
• Palco Damar
• Stockton Stockton
• Thunder Ridge Schools Kensington
• Plainville Plainville

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