Portage, Wisconsin

Will Portage Community School District have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Columbia County averages 41 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 21.3°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 Portage Community 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)742-4879.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Cambria-Friesland School District Cambria
• Fall River School District Fall River
• Lodi School District Lodi
• Pardeeville Area School District Pardeeville
• Poynette School District Poynette
• Rio Community School District Rio
• Montello School District Montello
• Baraboo School District Baraboo

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