Big Rapids, Michigan

Will Big Rapids Public Schools have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Mecosta County averages 62.7 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 23°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 9 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 Big Rapids 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)796-2627.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Chippewa Hills School District Remus
• Morley Stanwood Community Schools Morley
• Reed City Area Public Schools Reed City
• Big Jackson School District Paris
• White Cloud Public Schools White Cloud
• Evart Public Schools Evart
• Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm) Lakeview
• Pine River Area Schools Leroy

Forecast details: National Weather Service GRR office, point forecast for Big Rapids. How we calculate the chance.