Minnewaukan, North Dakota
Will MINNEWAUKAN 5 have a snow day?
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How much snow it takes here
Benson County averages 41.6 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 10.5°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 MINNEWAUKAN 5 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)473-5306.
District facts
| Students | 297 |
| Schools | 2 |
| Teachers | 22 |
| Grades | Pre-K to 12 |
| Area type | Rural |
| County | Benson County, ND |
| District office | 4675 Hwy 281 N, Minnewaukan |
| Phone | (701)473-5306 |
From the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data (2022–23 school year).
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- DEVILS LAKE 1 Devils Lake
- NEW ROCKFORD-SHEYENNE 2 New Rockford
Forecast details: National Weather Service FGF office, point forecast for Minnewaukan. How we calculate the chance.