Grand Marais, Michigan

Will Burt Township School District have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Alger County averages 159.1 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 19.6°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 Burt Township 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)494-2543.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• AuTrain-Onota Public Schools Deerton
• Munising Public Schools Munising
• Superior Central School District Eben Junction
• Tahquamenon Area Schools Newberry
• Engadine Consolidated Schools Engadine
• Manistique Area Schools Manistique
• Whitefish Township Schools Paradise
• Big Bay De Noc School District Cooks

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