Standish, Michigan

Will Standish-Sterling Community Schools have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Arenac County averages 48.9 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 22.6°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 Standish-Sterling Community 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)846-3670.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Au Gres-Sims School District Au Gres
• Pinconning Area Schools Pinconning
• Whittemore-Prescott Area Schools Whittemore
• West Branch-Rose City Area Schools West Branch
• Hale Area Schools Hale
• Bay City School District Bay City
• Bangor Township Schools Bay City
• Essexville-Hampton Public Schools Essexville

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