Petersburg, North Dakota

Will DAKOTA PRAIRIE 1 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Nelson County averages 43.3 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 11 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 DAKOTA PRAIRIE 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)345-8233.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• LAKOTA 66 Lakota
• FORDVILLE-LANKIN 5 Fordville
• LARIMORE 44 Larimore
• PARK RIVER AREA 8 Park River
• NORTHWOOD 129 Northwood
• MIDWAY 128 Inkster
• FINLEY-SHARON 19 Finley
• MIDKOTA 7 Binford

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