Cawker City, Kansas

Will Waconda have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Mitchell County averages 16.1 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 30.5°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 Waconda 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)781-4328.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Beloit Beloit
• Osborne County Osborne
• Rock Hills Mankato
• Smith Center Smith Center
• Sylvan Grove Sylvan Grove
• Lincoln Lincoln
• Thunder Ridge Schools Kensington
• Paradise Natoma

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