Harrisburg, Missouri

Will HARRISBURG R-VIII have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Boone County averages 17.3 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 33.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 2 inches of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute.

Where to check for an official closing

Only HARRISBURG 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 (573)875-5604.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• CENTRALIA R-VI Centralia
• COLUMBIA 93 Columbia
• HALLSVILLE R-IV Hallsville
• SOUTHERN BOONE CO. R-I Ashland
• STURGEON R-V Sturgeon
• HIGBEE R-VIII Higbee
• RENICK R-V Renick
• FAYETTE R-III Fayette

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