Big Sur, California

Will Big Sur Unified have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Monterey County averages 0 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 50.6°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 Big Sur Unified 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 (805)927-4507.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Gonzales Unified Gonzales
• Greenfield Union Elementary Greenfield
• King City Union King City
• Mission Union Elementary Soledad
• San Antonio Union Elementary Lockwood
• San Ardo Union Elementary San Ardo
• San Lucas Union Elementary San Lucas
• Soledad Unified Soledad
• South Monterey County Joint Union High King City
• Washington Union Elementary Salinas

Forecast details: National Weather Service MTR office, point forecast for Big Sur. How we calculate the chance.