Kalkaska, Michigan

Will Kalkaska Public Schools have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Kalkaska County averages 128.5 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 20.1°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 Kalkaska 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)258-9109.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Excelsior Township S/D #1 Kalkaska
• Forest Area Community Schools Fife Lake
• Mancelona Public Schools Mancelona
• Bellaire Public Schools Bellaire
• Elk Rapids Schools Elk Rapids
• Alba Public Schools Alba
• Central Lake Public Schools Central Lake
• Kingsley Area Schools Kingsley

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