Calumet, Michigan

Will Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Houghton County averages 174.9 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 17.3°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 Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw 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)337-0311.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Adams Township School District Painesdale
• Chassell Township School District Chassell
• Dollar Bay-Tamarack City Area Schools Dollar Bay
• Elm River Township School District Toivola
• Hancock Public Schools Hancock
• Houghton-Portage Township School District Houghton
• Lake Linden-Hubbell School District Lake Linden
• Stanton Township Public Schools Atlantic Mine

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