North Branch, Minnesota

Will North Branch Area Public Schools have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Chisago County averages 48.8 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 16.7°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 North Branch 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 (651)674-1000.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• CHISAGO LAKES SCHOOL DISTRICT Chisago City
• RUSH CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Rush City
• FOREST LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Forest Lake
• CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST Cambridge
• BRAHAM PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Braham
• PINE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Pine City
• CENTENNIAL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Circle Pines
• St. Francis Area Schools Saint Francis

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