Sparta, Michigan

Will Sparta Area Schools have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Kent County averages 71.6 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 26.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 9 inches of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute.

Where to check for an official closing

Only Sparta 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 (616)887-8253.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Byron Center Public Schools Byron Center
• Caledonia Community Schools Caledonia
• Cedar Springs Public Schools Cedar Springs
• Comstock Park Public Schools Comstock Park
• East Grand Rapids Public Schools Grand Rapids
• Forest Hills Public Schools Grand Rapids
• Godfrey-Lee Public Schools Wyoming
• Godwin Heights Public Schools Grand Rapids
• Grand Rapids Public Schools Grand Rapids
• Grandville Public Schools Grandville
• Kelloggsville Public Schools Grand Rapids
• Kenowa Hills Public Schools Grand Rapids

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