Rapid River, Michigan

Will Rapid River Public Schools have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Delta County averages 47.4 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 20.1°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 Rapid River 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 (906)474-6411.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Big Bay De Noc School District Cooks
• Escanaba Area Public Schools Escanaba
• Gladstone Area Schools Gladstone
• Mid Peninsula School District Rock
• Superior Central School District Eben Junction
• Bark River-Harris School District Harris
• Wells Township School District Arnold
• Munising Public Schools Munising

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