Wishek, North Dakota

Will WISHEK 19 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

McIntosh County averages 42.2 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 14.1°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 WISHEK 19 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)452-2892.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• ASHLEY 9 Ashley
• ZEELAND 4 Zeeland
• NAPOLEON 2 Napoleon
• GACKLE-STREETER 56 Gackle
• KULM 7 Kulm
• STRASBURG 15 Strasburg
• LINTON 36 Linton
• BAKKER 10 Hague

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