Columbus, Wisconsin

Will Columbus School District have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Waupaca County averages 48.6 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 19.5°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 Columbus 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 (920)623-5950.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Clintonville School District Clintonville
• Iola-Scandinavia School District Iola
• Manawa School District Manawa
• Marion School District Marion
• New London School District New London
• Waupaca School District Waupaca
• Weyauwega-Fremont School District Weyauwega
• Tigerton School District Tigerton

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