Oakes, North Dakota

Will OAKES 41 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Dickey County averages 38.3 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 15.2°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 OAKES 41 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)742-3234.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• ELLENDALE 40 Ellendale
• LAMOURE 8 Lamoure
• FT RANSOM 6 Fort Ransom
• NORTH SARGENT 3 Gwinner
• SARGENT CENTRAL 6 Forman
• LISBON 19 Lisbon
• LITCHVILLE-MARION 46 Marion
• MILNOR 2 Milnor

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