Midwest Region•Capital: Bismarck
North Dakota Snow Day Predictor
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North Dakota experiences long, severe winters with sub-zero temperatures and high winds. Ground blizzards can reduce visibility to zero within minutes.
Typical Closure Threshold
8 to 14 inches (or wind chill below -35°F)
Climate Classification
Northern Great Plains Subarctic Continental
Average Annual Snow Days
20–35 days
North Dakota Cities & School Districts
Select your city below for localized school closure probability forecasts and district contacts.
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Department of Transportation Plowing Operations
NDDOT manages continuous winter highway patrols with high-powered rotary blowers.
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School Closure Decision Framework
Superintendents monitor highway patrol travel advisories and wind chill charts, regularly shifting to virtual instruction during prolonged cold snaps.
North Dakota Snow Day FAQs
Q:At what wind chill do North Dakota schools close?
Schools routinely close or delay when wind chills reach -35°F to -45°F due to bus engine freeze-up risks and rapid frostbite danger.