Sanford, Michigan

Will Meridian Public Schools have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Midland County averages 45.4 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 24.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 7 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 Meridian 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 (989)687-3200.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Bullock Creek School District Midland
• Coleman Community Schools Coleman
• Midland Public Schools Midland
• Beaverton Schools Beaverton
• Gladwin Community Schools Gladwin
• Merrill Community Schools Merrill
• Breckenridge Community Schools Breckenridge
• Freeland Community School District Freeland

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