Pontiac, Michigan

Will Pontiac City School District have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Oakland County averages 50.6 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 24.8°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 Pontiac City 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 (248)451-6883.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Avondale School District Auburn Hills
• Berkley School District Oak Park
• Birmingham Public Schools Beverly Hills
• Bloomfield Hills Schools Bloomfield Hills
• Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee Ortonville
• Clarkston Community School District Clarkston
• Clawson Public Schools Clawson
• Farmington Public School District Farmington
• Ferndale Public Schools Ferndale
• Hazel Park School District of the City of Hazel Park
• Holly Area School District Holly
• Huron Valley Schools Highland

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