Kensington, Kansas

Will Thunder Ridge Schools have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Smith County averages 18.4 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 29.4°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 Thunder Ridge 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 (785)476-2218.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Smith Center Smith Center
• Phillipsburg Phillipsburg
• Stockton Stockton
• Osborne County Osborne
• Logan Logan
• Paradise Natoma
• Plainville Plainville
• Waconda Cawker City

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