Friend, Nebraska

Will FRIEND PUBLIC SCHOOLS have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Saline County averages 24.8 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 26.3°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 FRIEND 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)947-2781.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• CRETE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Crete
• DORCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL Dorchester
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• EXETER-MILLIGAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS Exeter
• CENTENNIAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS Utica
• MILFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS Milford
• SEWARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS Seward
• MC COOL JUNCTION PUBLIC SCHS Mccool Junction

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