Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin

Will Fort Atkinson School District have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Jefferson County averages 38.3 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 22.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 7 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 Fort Atkinson 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)563-7800.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Cambridge School District Cambridge
• Jefferson School District Jefferson
• Johnson Creek School District Johnson Creek
• Lake Mills Area School District Lake Mills
• Palmyra-Eagle Area School District Palmyra
• Waterloo School District Waterloo
• Watertown Unified School District Watertown
• Whitewater Unified School District Whitewater

Forecast details: National Weather Service MKX office, point forecast for Fort Atkinson. How we calculate the chance.