West Plains, Missouri

Will GLENWOOD R-VIII have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Howell County averages 8 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 35.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 1 inch of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute.

Where to check for an official closing

Only GLENWOOD R-VIII 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 (417)256-4849.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• FAIRVIEW R-XI West Plains
• HOWELL VALLEY R-I West Plains
• JUNCTION HILL C-12 West Plains
• RICHARDS R-V West Plains
• WEST PLAINS R-VII West Plains
• WILLOW SPRINGS R-IV Willow Springs
• OREGON-HOWELL R-III Koshkonong
• BAKERSFIELD R-IV Bakersfield

Forecast details: National Weather Service SGF office, point forecast for West Plains. How we calculate the chance.