Winter, Wisconsin

Will Winter School District have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Sawyer County averages 59.1 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 15.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 11 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 Winter 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)266-3301.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Hayward Community School District Hayward
• Ladysmith School District Ladysmith
• Flambeau School District Tony
• Bruce School District Bruce
• Butternut School District Butternut
• Birchwood School District Birchwood
• Drummond Area School District Drummond
• Chequamegon School District Park Falls

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