Gilbert, Arizona

Will Higley Unified School District (4248) have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Pinal County averages 0 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 54.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at less than an inch of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute. Even a light glaze of ice can shut schools down in an area that rarely sees snow.

Where to check for an official closing

Only Higley Unified School District (4248) 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 (480)279-7000.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Apache Junction Unified District (4443) Apache Junction
• Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) Casa Grande
• Casa Grande Union High School District (4453) Casa Grande
• Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) Tucson
• Coolidge Unified District (4442) Coolidge
• Eloy Elementary District (4448) Eloy
• Florence Unified School District (4437) Florence
• Gilbert Unified District (4239) Gilbert
• Hayden-Winkelman Unified District (4212) Winkelman
• J O Combs Unified School District (4445) San Tan Vly
• Mammoth-San Manuel Unified District (4439) San Manuel
• Marana Unified District (4404) Marana

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