Owatonna, Minnesota
Will OWATONNA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT have a snow day?
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How much snow it takes here
Steele County averages 45 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 17.3°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 OWATONNA 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 (507)444-8600.
District facts
| Students | 4,926 |
| Schools | 14 |
| Teachers | 322 |
| Grades | Pre-K to 12 |
| Area type | Town |
| County | Steele County, MN |
| District office | 515 W Bridge St, Owatonna |
| Phone | (507)444-8600 |
From the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data (2022–23 school year).
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