Dixfield, Maine

Will RSU 56 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Oxford County averages 94.2 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 19°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at a foot or more of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute. Bitter wind chills can close schools here too.

Where to check for an official closing

Only RSU 56 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 (207)562-4300.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Andover Public Schools Andover
• RSU 10 Rumford
• RSU 17/MSAD 17 South Paris
• RSU 44/MSAD 44 Bethel
• RSU 55/MSAD 55 Hiram
• RSU 72/MSAD 72 Fryeburg
• RSU 73 Livermore Falls
• RSU 58/MSAD 58 Phillips

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