Northome, Minnesota

Will SOUTH KOOCHICHING SCHOOL DISTRICT have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Koochiching County averages 56.2 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 8.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at a foot or more 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 SOUTH KOOCHICHING 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 (218)897-5275.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

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• DEER RIVER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Deer River
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• RED LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Red Lake

Forecast details: National Weather Service DLH office, point forecast for Northome. How we calculate the chance.