Chester, Montana
Will Chester-Joplin-Inverness El have a snow day?
Chance of a snow day
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How much snow it takes here
Liberty County averages 36.1 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 18.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 8 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 Chester-Joplin-Inverness El 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)759-5108.
District facts
| Students | 195 |
| Schools | 4 |
| Teachers | 16 |
| Grades | Pre-K to 8 |
| Area type | Rural |
| County | Liberty County, MT |
| District office | School And Main, Chester |
| Phone | (406)759-5108 |
From the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data (2022–23 school year).
Nearby districts
- Chester-Joplin-Inverness HS Chester
- Liberty Elem Galata
- Galata Elem Galata
- North Star Elem Rudyard
- North Star HS Rudyard
- Knees Elem Brady
- Carter Elem Carter
- Gildford Colony Elem Gildford
Forecast details: National Weather Service TFX office, point forecast for Chester. How we calculate the chance.