Minot, North Dakota
Will SOUTH PRAIRIE 70 have a snow day?
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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 SOUTH PRAIRIE 70 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)722-3537.
District facts
| Students | 533 |
| Schools | 2 |
| Teachers | 38 |
| Grades | Pre-K to 12 |
| Area type | Rural |
| County | Ward County, ND |
| District office | 100 177Th Ave Sw, Minot |
| Phone | (701)722-3537 |
From the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data (2022–23 school year).
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- MAX 50 Max
Forecast details: National Weather Service BIS office, point forecast for Minot. How we calculate the chance.