Forest Lake, Minnesota

Will FOREST LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Washington County averages 47 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 17.7°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 FOREST LAKE 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 (651)982-8103.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• MAHTOMEDI PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Mahtomedi
• South Washington County Schools Cottage Grove
• Stillwater Area Public Schools Stillwater
• WHITE BEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT White Bear Lake
• CENTENNIAL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Circle Pines
• CHISAGO LAKES SCHOOL DISTRICT Chisago City
• MOUNDS VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Shoreview
• North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale Maplewood

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