Velva, North Dakota

Will VELVA 1 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

McHenry County averages 41.9 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 10.8°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 VELVA 1 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)338-2022.

District facts

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

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• MINOT 1 Minot

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