Detroit, Michigan

Will Detroit Public Schools Community District have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Wayne County averages 35.8 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 27.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 5 inches of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute.

Where to check for an official closing

Only Detroit Public Schools Community 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 (313)873-7922.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Allen Park Public Schools Allen Park
• Clarenceville School District Livonia
• Crestwood School District Dearborn Hts
• Dearborn City School District Dearborn
• Dearborn Heights School District #7 Dearborn Heights
• Ecorse Public Schools Ecorse
• Flat Rock Community Schools Flat Rock
• Garden City Public Schools Garden City
• Gibraltar School District Woodhaven
• Grosse Ile Township Schools Grosse Ile
• Grosse Pointe Public Schools Grosse Pointe Woods
• Hamtramck School District of the City of Hamtramck

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