Hancock, Minnesota

Will HANCOCK PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Stevens County averages 44.4 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 13.8°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 HANCOCK 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)392-5622.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Chokio-Alberta Public Schools Chokio
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• WEST CENTRAL AREA Barrett
• HERMAN-NORCROSS SCHOOL DISTRICT Herman
• Lac qui Parle Valley Schools Madison
• BRANDON-EVANSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Brandon

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