Portola Valley, California

Will Portola Valley Elementary have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

San Mateo County averages 0 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 50.7°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 Portola Valley 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 (650)851-1777.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Bayshore Elementary Daly City
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• Fremont Union High Sunnyvale
• Hillsborough City Elementary Hillsborough
• Jefferson Elementary Daly City
• Jefferson Union High Daly City
• La Honda-Pescadero Unified Pescadero
• Las Lomitas Elementary Menlo Park

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