Ransom, Kansas

Will Western Plains have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Ness County averages 15.5 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 31.6°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 Western Plains 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)731-2352.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Ness City Ness City
• Wakeeney Wakeeney
• Ellis Ellis
• Quinter Public Schools Quinter
• Dighton Dighton
• Hodgeman County Schools Jetmore
• LaCrosse La Crosse
• Hays Hays

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