Dawson, Minnesota
Will DAWSON-BOYD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT have a snow day?
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Delay or closing
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How much snow it takes here
Lac qui Parle County averages 47.2 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 15.6°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 DAWSON-BOYD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT 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 (320)312-2301.
District facts
| Students | 549 |
| Schools | 2 |
| Teachers | 39 |
| Grades | Pre-K to 12 |
| Area type | Rural |
| County | Lac qui Parle County, MN |
| District office | 848 Chestnut St, Dawson |
| Phone | (320)312-2301 |
From the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data (2022–23 school year).
Nearby districts
- Lac qui Parle Valley Schools Madison
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Forecast details: National Weather Service MPX office, point forecast for Dawson. How we calculate the chance.