Okemah, Oklahoma

Will BEARDEN have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Okfuskee County averages 4.9 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 42.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 1 inch of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute. Even a light glaze of ice can shut schools down in an area that rarely sees snow.

Where to check for an official closing

Only BEARDEN 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 (918)623-0156.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• MASON Mason
• OKEMAH Okemah
• PADEN Paden
• WELEETKA Weleetka
• BUTNER Cromwell
• WETUMKA Wetumka
• STROTHER Seminole
• WEWOKA Wewoka

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