Saint Paul, Minnesota

Will Saint Paul Public Schools have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Ramsey County averages 42.8 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 17.4°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 Saint Paul 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)767-8100.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• MOUNDS VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Shoreview
• North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale Maplewood
• ROSEVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Roseville
• WHITE BEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT White Bear Lake
• West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan Mendota Heights
• South St. Paul Public School Dist South Saint Paul
• INVER GROVE HEIGHTS SCHOOLS Inver Grove Heights
• ST. ANTHONY-NEW BRIGHTON SCHOOLS Saint Anthony

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