Columbus, Nebraska
Will COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS have a snow day?
Chance of a snow day
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Delay or closing
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How much snow it takes here
Platte County averages 28.3 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 25.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 5 inches of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute.
Where to check for an official closing
Only COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS 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 (402)563-7000.
District facts
| Students | 4,111 |
| Schools | 9 |
| Teachers | 256 |
| Grades | Pre-K to 12 |
| Area type | Town |
| County | Platte County, NE |
| District office | 2508 27Th St, Columbus |
| Phone | (402)563-7000 |
From the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data (2022–23 school year).
Nearby districts
- HUMPHREY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Humphrey
- LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Columbus
- SHELBY - RISING CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Shelby
- LEIGH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Leigh
- SCHUYLER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Schuyler
- DAVID CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS David City
- OSCEOLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS Osceola
- CLARKSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS Clarkson
Forecast details: National Weather Service OAX office, point forecast for Columbus. How we calculate the chance.