Wheeler, Texas

Will WHEELER ISD 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 WHEELER ISD 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)826-5241.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• FORT ELLIOTT CISD Briscoe
• KELTON ISD Wheeler
• SHAMROCK ISD Shamrock
• MCLEAN ISD Mclean
• MIAMI ISD Miami
• CANADIAN ISD Canadian
• LEFORS ISD Lefors
• WELLINGTON ISD Wellington

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