Kiowa, Kansas

Will South Barber have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Barber County averages 10.7 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 35.6°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 South Barber 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 (833)722-7237.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Barber County North Medicine Lodge
• Attica Attica
• Chaparral Schools Anthony
• Cunningham Cunningham
• Pratt Pratt
• Skyline Schools Pratt
• Kingman - Norwich Kingman
• Argonia Public Schools Argonia

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