Columbia Heights, Minnesota

Will COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Anoka County averages 50.9 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 16.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 10 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 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST 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 (763)528-4500.

District facts

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

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• Anoka-Hennepin School District Anoka
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• St. Francis Area Schools Saint Francis
• ST. ANTHONY-NEW BRIGHTON SCHOOLS Saint Anthony
• BROOKLYN CENTER SCHOOL DISTRICT Brooklyn Center
• Minneapolis Public School District Minneapolis

Forecast details: National Weather Service MPX office, point forecast for Columbia Heights. How we calculate the chance.