Ontonagon, Michigan

Will Ontonagon Area School District have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Ontonagon County averages 177.3 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 19.7°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 Ontonagon Area School District 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 (906)813-0614.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Ewen-Trout Creek Consolidated School District Ewen
• Elm River Township School District Toivola
• Watersmeet Township School District Watersmeet
• Stanton Township Public Schools Atlantic Mine
• Adams Township School District Painesdale
• Wakefield-Marenisco School District Wakefield
• Hancock Public Schools Hancock
• Houghton-Portage Township School District Houghton

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