West Fargo Public School District 6 Snow Day Predictor

When the call comes

Most often no later than 6:30 a.m.; on rare occasions the night before by 9:30 p.m.

“On rare occasions, the decision will be made the night before by 9:30 pm, which allows sufficient time to notify the local media before the 10:00 pm news. Most often, the decision is made no later than 6:30 am.”

How families hear

By radio, local TV, phone call, text message, email, the district website and social media.

“communicated to parents and guardians by the Blackboard automated messaging system (phone, text, and/or email); and be posted to the school district's website (www.west-fargo.k12.nd.us) and district social media accounts.”

Delayed openings

“A late start is typically done in 60-minute increments (1, 2, or 3 hours late). Please note that this delay applies to both the start of school for the day and the bus schedule.”

1 built in snow day

On the 2026 to 2027 calendar, listed as “Potential Snow Makeup Day”.

“March 29 > Potential Snow Makeup Day”

Virtual learning days

West Fargo has virtual learning days in its winter plan.

“Our current instructional models provide the ability for learners to learn from home and staff to teach from home when weather conditions prohibit them from getting to school.”

Making up a lost day

The first snow day is made up on March 29, 2027; later weather days are taught from home.

“The first time school is cancelled due to inclement weather will be treated as a true snow day, with no expectations, virtual or otherwise, for learners. That day will be made up on March 29, 2027.”

The 2026 to 2027 calendar

• First day August 27, 2026
• Winter break Dec 24 to Jan 1
• Last day May 27, 2027

The board policy

“The district may temporarily offer virtual instruction when weather or other conditions require the Superintendent or designee to cancel hours of instruction.”