Colfax, Wisconsin

Will Colfax School District have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Dunn County averages 43.1 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 17.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 9 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 Colfax 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)962-3773.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Boyceville Community School District Boyceville
• Elk Mound Area School District Elk Mound
• Menomonie Area School District Menomonie
• Bloomer School District Bloomer
• New Auburn School District New Auburn
• Eau Claire Area School District Eau Claire
• Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Area School District Chetek
• Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District Chippewa Falls

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