Minneapolis, Minnesota

Will Minneapolis Public School District have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Hennepin County averages 52.5 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 18.4°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 Minneapolis 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 (612)668-0000.

District facts

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

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• MINNETONKA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Minnetonka
• ORONO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Long Lake
• OSSEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Maple Grove
• RICHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Richfield
• ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT New Hope
• ST. ANTHONY-NEW BRIGHTON SCHOOLS Saint Anthony
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Forecast details: National Weather Service MPX office, point forecast for Minneapolis. How we calculate the chance.