Bessemer, Michigan

Will Bessemer Area School District have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Gogebic County averages 163.2 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 14.7°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 Bessemer Area School District 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 (906)667-0802.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Ironwood Area Schools of Gogebic County Ironwood
• Wakefield-Marenisco School District Wakefield
• Watersmeet Township School District Watersmeet
• Ewen-Trout Creek Consolidated School District Ewen
• Ontonagon Area School District Ontonagon
• Elm River Township School District Toivola
• West Iron County Public Schools Iron River
• Stanton Township Public Schools Atlantic Mine

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