Moorhead, Minnesota
Will Moorhead Area Public Schools have a snow day?
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How much snow it takes here
Clay County averages 50.1 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 12.5°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 Moorhead Area Public Schools 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)284-3300.
District facts
| Students | 7,412 |
| Schools | 16 |
| Teachers | 469 |
| Grades | Pre-K to 12 |
| Area type | Suburb |
| County | Clay County, MN |
| District office | 1313 30Th Ave S, Moorhead |
| Phone | (218)284-3300 |
From the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data (2022–23 school year).
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Forecast details: National Weather Service FGF office, point forecast for Moorhead. How we calculate the chance.