Max, North Dakota

Will MAX 50 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

McLean County averages 42.8 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 14°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 MAX 50 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)679-2685.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• GARRISON 51 Garrison
• TURTLE LAKE-MERCER 72 Turtle Lake
• UNDERWOOD 8 Underwood
• WASHBURN 4 Washburn
• WHITE SHIELD 85 White Shield
• WILTON 1 Wilton
• SOUTH PRAIRIE 70 Minot
• SAWYER 16 Sawyer

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