Briscoe, Texas

Will FORT ELLIOTT CISD have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Wheeler County averages 4.7 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 39.2°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 FORT ELLIOTT CISD 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 (806)375-2454.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• KELTON ISD Wheeler
• SHAMROCK ISD Shamrock
• WHEELER ISD Wheeler
• CANADIAN ISD Canadian
• MIAMI ISD Miami
• MCLEAN ISD Mclean
• LEFORS ISD Lefors
• PAMPA ISD Pampa

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