Shepherd, Michigan

Will Shepherd Public Schools have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Isabella County averages 50 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 23.9°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 Shepherd 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 (989)828-5520.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Beal City Public Schools Mount Pleasant
• Mt. Pleasant City School District Mount Pleasant
• Alma Public Schools Alma
• St. Louis Public Schools Saint Louis
• Ithaca Public Schools Ithaca
• Breckenridge Community Schools Breckenridge
• Vestaburg Community Schools Vestaburg
• Coleman Community Schools Coleman

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