Cherokee, Oklahoma

Will CHEROKEE have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Alfalfa County averages 11.2 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 36.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 2 inches of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute.

Where to check for an official closing

Only CHEROKEE 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 (580)596-3391.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• ALINE-CLEO Aline
• BURLINGTON Burlington
• TIMBERLAKE Helena
• ALVA Alva
• RINGWOOD Ringwood
• CIMARRON Lahoma
• FAIRVIEW Fairview
• WAYNOKA Waynoka

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