Ranchester, Wyoming
Will Sheridan County School District #1 have a snow day?
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How much snow it takes here
Sheridan County averages 50.9 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 23.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 8 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 Sheridan County School District #1 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 (307)655-9541.
District facts
| Students | 1,163 |
| Schools | 8 |
| Teachers | 88 |
| Grades | Kindergarten to 12 |
| Area type | Rural |
| County | Sheridan County, WY |
| District office | 1127 Dayton Street, Ranchester |
| Phone | (307)655-9541 |
From the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data (2022–23 school year).
Nearby districts
- Sheridan County School District #2 Sheridan
- Sheridan County School District #3 Clearmont
- Johnson County School District #1 Buffalo
- Washakie County School District #2 Ten Sleep
- Big Horn County School District #3 Greybull
- Big Horn County School District #4 Basin
- Washakie County School District #1 Worland
- Big Horn County School District #2 Lovell
Forecast details: National Weather Service BYZ office, point forecast for Ranchester. How we calculate the chance.