Butte, Montana

Will Butte Elem have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Silver Bow County averages 26 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 22.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 6 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 Butte Elem 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 (406)533-2500.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Butte H S Butte
• Divide Elem Divide
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• Basin Elem Basin
• Deer Lodge Elem Deer Lodge
• Powell County H S Deer Lodge
• Anaconda Elem Anaconda

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