Sawyer, North Dakota

Will SAWYER 16 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Ward County averages 51 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 14.2°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 SAWYER 16 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)624-5167.

District facts

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

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• UNITED 7 Des Lacs
• VELVA 1 Velva

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