Fountain City, Wisconsin

Will Cochrane-Fountain City School District have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Buffalo County averages 40.9 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 19.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 8 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 Cochrane-Fountain City 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 (608)687-7771.

District facts

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

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Forecast details: National Weather Service ARX office, point forecast for Fountain City. How we calculate the chance.