Manistee, Michigan

Will Manistee Area Public Schools have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Manistee County averages 101.5 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 24°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 Manistee Area 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)723-3521.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Bear Lake Schools Bear Lake
• Kaleva Norman Dickson School District Brethren
• Onekama Consolidated Schools Onekama
• Mason County Central Schools Scottville
• Ludington Area School District Ludington
• Mason County Eastern Schools Custer
• Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools Frankfort
• Benzie County Central Schools Benzonia

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