Portland, Michigan

Will Portland Public Schools have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Ionia County averages 54.4 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 8 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 Portland 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 (517)647-4161.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Belding Area School District Belding
• Berlin Township S/D #3 Ionia
• Easton Township S/D #6 Ionia
• Ionia Public Schools Ionia
• Ionia Township S/D #2 Ionia
• Saranac Community Schools Saranac
• Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools Westphalia
• Fowler Public Schools Fowler

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