Bear Lake, Michigan

Will Bear Lake Schools have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Manistee County averages 101.5 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 24°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 Bear Lake 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)864-3133.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Kaleva Norman Dickson School District Brethren
• Manistee Area Public Schools Manistee
• Onekama Consolidated Schools Onekama
• Benzie County Central Schools Benzonia
• Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools Frankfort
• Mesick Consolidated Schools Mesick
• Mason County Eastern Schools Custer
• Buckley Community Schools Buckley

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