Avenal, California

Will Reef-Sunset Unified have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Kings 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 Reef-Sunset 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 (559)386-9083.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

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• Coalinga-Huron Unified Coalinga
• Colusa County Office of Education Colusa
• Corcoran Joint Unified Corcoran
• Delano Joint Union High Delano
• Delano Union Elementary Delano
• Earlimart Elementary Earlimart
• Hanford Elementary Hanford

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