Hope, North Dakota

Will HOPE-PAGE 85 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Steele County averages 38.3 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 10 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 HOPE-PAGE 85 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)945-2473.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• FINLEY-SHARON 19 Finley
• MAPLE VALLEY 4 Tower City
• MAY-PORT CG 14 Mayville
• HATTON EIELSON 7 Hatton
• GRIGGS COUNTY CENTRAL 18 Cooperstown
• NORTHWOOD 129 Northwood
• VALLEY CITY 2 Valley City
• LARIMORE 44 Larimore

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