Custer, Michigan

Will Mason County Eastern Schools have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Mason County averages 87.8 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 24.4°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. Bitter wind chills can close schools here too.

Where to check for an official closing

Only Mason County Eastern 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)757-3733.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Ludington Area School District Ludington
• Mason County Central Schools Scottville
• Walkerville Public Schools Walkerville
• Pentwater Public School District Pentwater
• Hart Public School District Hart
• Manistee Area Public Schools Manistee
• Shelby Public Schools Shelby
• Baldwin Community Schools Baldwin

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