Bismarck, North Dakota

Will BISMARCK 1 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Burleigh County averages 47.3 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 15.4°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 BISMARCK 1 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 (701)323-4000.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• APPLE CREEK 39 Bismarck
• MANNING 45 Bismarck
• MENOKEN 33 Menoken
• NAUGHTON 25 Bismarck
• STERLING 35 Sterling
• WING 28 Wing
• MANDAN 1 Mandan
• LITTLE HEART 4 Saint Anthony

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