Independence, California

Will Owens Valley Unified have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Inyo County averages 0 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 51.3°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 Owens Valley 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 (760)878-2405.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Death Valley Unified Shoshone
• Lone Pine Unified Lone Pine
• Trona Joint Unified Trona
• Big Pine Unified Big Pine
• Bishop Unified Bishop
• Inyo County Office of Education Bishop
• Round Valley Joint Elementary Bishop
• Three Rivers Union Elementary Three Rivers

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