West Branch, Michigan

Will West Branch-Rose City Area Schools have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Ogemaw County averages 53.3 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 21.5°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. Bitter wind chills can close schools here too.

Where to check for an official closing

Only West Branch-Rose City 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 (989)343-2000.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Whittemore-Prescott Area Schools Whittemore
• Hale Area Schools Hale
• Standish-Sterling Community Schools Standish
• Mio-AuSable Schools Mio
• Fairview Area School District Fairview
• Pinconning Area Schools Pinconning
• Gladwin Community Schools Gladwin
• Au Gres-Sims School District Au Gres

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