Santa Maria, California

Will Santa Maria-Bonita have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

San Luis Obispo County averages 0 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 53.1°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 Santa Maria-Bonita 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)928-1783.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Atascadero Unified Atascadero
• Bradley Union Elementary Bradley
• Cayucos Elementary Cayucos
• Coast Unified Cambria
• Guadalupe Union Elementary Guadalupe
• Lucia Mar Unified Arroyo Grande
• McKittrick Elementary Mckittrick
• Paso Robles Joint Unified Paso Robles
• Pleasant Valley Joint Union Elementary San Miguel
• San Luis Coastal Unified San Luis Obispo
• San Luis Obispo County Office of Education San Luis Obispo
• San Miguel Joint Union San Miguel

Forecast details: National Weather Service LOX office, point forecast for Santa Maria. How we calculate the chance.