Birchwood, Wisconsin

Will Birchwood School District have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Washburn County averages 57.4 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 15°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 11 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 Birchwood School District 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 (715)354-3471.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Northwood School District Minong
• Shell Lake School District Shell Lake
• Spooner Area School District Spooner
• Rice Lake Area School District Rice Lake
• Cameron School District Cameron
• Bruce School District Bruce
• Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Area School District Chetek
• Hayward Community School District Hayward

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