Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan

Will Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Chippewa County averages 96.8 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 Sault Ste. Marie Area 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)632-5653.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Brimley Area Schools Brimley
• DeTour Area Schools De Tour Village
• Pickford Public Schools Pickford
• Rudyard Area Schools Rudyard
• Whitefish Township Schools Paradise
• Les Cheneaux Community Schools Cedarville
• Mackinac Island Public Schools Mackinac Island
• St. Ignace Area Schools Saint Ignace

Forecast details: National Weather Service APX office, point forecast for Sault Sainte Marie. How we calculate the chance.