Granite Falls, Minnesota
Will YELLOW MEDICINE EAST have a snow day?
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How much snow it takes here
Yellow Medicine County averages 46 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 16.5°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 YELLOW MEDICINE EAST 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 (320)564-4081.
District facts
| Students | 616 |
| Schools | 3 |
| Teachers | 52 |
| Grades | Pre-K to 12 |
| Area type | Town |
| County | Yellow Medicine County, MN |
| District office | 450 9Th Ave, Granite Falls |
| Phone | (320)564-4081 |
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 MPX office, point forecast for Granite Falls. How we calculate the chance.