Prescott, Wisconsin

Will Prescott School District have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Pierce County averages 43.5 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 16°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 Prescott 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)262-5782.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Ellsworth Community School District Ellsworth
• Elmwood School District Elmwood
• Plum City School District Plum City
• River Falls School District River Falls
• Spring Valley School District Spring Valley
• Hudson School District Hudson
• Somerset School District Somerset
• Saint Croix Central School District Hammond

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