Aurora, Minnesota

Will MESABI EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

St. Louis County averages 69.3 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 8.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at a foot or more 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 MESABI EAST 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 (218)229-3321.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• CHISHOLM PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Chisholm
• DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Duluth
• ELY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Ely
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• HIBBING PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Hibbing
• Hermantown Community Schools Hermantown
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• NETT LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Orr
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• Rock Ridge Public Schools Virginia
• ST. LOUIS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Virginia

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