Wakefield, Nebraska
Will WAKEFIELD 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
Wayne County averages 31.3 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 23.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 6 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 WAKEFIELD 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)287-2012.
District facts
| Students | 567 |
| Schools | 2 |
| Teachers | 45 |
| Grades | Pre-K to 12 |
| Area type | Rural |
| County | Wayne County, NE |
| District office | 802 Highland, Wakefield |
| Phone | (402)287-2012 |
From the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data (2022–23 school year).
Nearby districts
- WAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Wayne
- WINSIDE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Winside
- EMERSON-HUBBARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS Emerson
- ALLEN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS Allen
- PENDER PUBLIC SCHOOLS Pender
- WISNER-PILGER PUBLIC SCHOOLS Wisner
- LAUREL-CONCORD-COLERIDGE SCHOOL Laurel
- PONCA PUBLIC SCHOOLS Ponca
Forecast details: National Weather Service OAX office, point forecast for Wakefield. How we calculate the chance.