Frankfort, Michigan

Will Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Benzie County averages 93.2 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 25.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 11 inches of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute.

Where to check for an official closing

Only Frankfort-Elberta Area 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)352-4641.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Benzie County Central Schools Benzonia
• Bear Lake Schools Bear Lake
• Onekama Consolidated Schools Onekama
• Glen Lake Community Schools Maple City
• Kaleva Norman Dickson School District Brethren
• Manistee Area Public Schools Manistee
• Mesick Consolidated Schools Mesick
• Buckley Community Schools Buckley

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