Hale, Michigan

Will Hale Area Schools have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Iosco County averages 48.3 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 23.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 8 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 Hale 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 (989)728-7661.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Oscoda Area Schools Oscoda
• Tawas Area Schools Tawas City
• Whittemore-Prescott Area Schools Whittemore
• West Branch-Rose City Area Schools West Branch
• Au Gres-Sims School District Au Gres
• Standish-Sterling Community Schools Standish
• Fairview Area School District Fairview
• Mio-AuSable Schools Mio

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