Atwater, California

Will Atwater Elementary have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Merced County averages 0 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 48.6°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 Atwater Elementary 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 (209)357-6100.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Alview-Dairyland Union Elementary Chowchilla
• Ballico-Cressey Elementary Ballico
• Chowchilla Elementary Chowchilla
• Chowchilla Union High Chowchilla
• Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified Dos Palos
• El Nido Elementary El Nido
• Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified Firebaugh
• Gustine Unified Gustine
• Le Grand Union Elementary Le Grand
• Le Grand Union High Le Grand
• Livingston Union Livingston
• Los Banos Unified Los Banos

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