Alanson, Michigan

Will Alanson Public Schools have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Emmet County averages 84.4 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 22.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 11 inches 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 Alanson Public 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 (231)548-2261.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Harbor Springs School District Harbor Springs
• Mackinaw City Public Schools Mackinaw City
• Pellston Public Schools Pellston
• Public Schools of Petoskey Petoskey
• Inland Lakes Schools Indian River
• Wolverine Community School District Wolverine
• Cheboygan Area Schools Cheboygan
• Boyne Falls Public School District Boyne Falls

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