Ridgecrest, California
Will Sierra Sands Unified have a snow day?
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How much snow it takes here
Kern County averages 1.7 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 47.5°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 Sierra Sands 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)499-1600.
District facts
| Students | 5,088 |
| Schools | 11 |
| Teachers | 238 |
| Grades | Kindergarten to 12 |
| Area type | Town |
| County | Kern County, CA |
| District office | 113 W. Felspar Ave., Ridgecrest |
| Phone | (760)499-1600 |
From the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data (2022–23 school year).
Nearby districts
- Arvin Union Arvin
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- Beardsley Elementary Bakersfield
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- Buttonwillow Union Elementary Buttonwillow
- Caliente Union Elementary Caliente
- Di Giorgio Elementary Arvin
- Edison Elementary Bakersfield
- El Tejon Unified Lebec
- Elk Hills Elementary Tupman
- Fairfax Elementary Bakersfield
- Fruitvale Elementary Bakersfield
Forecast details: National Weather Service HNX office, point forecast for Ridgecrest. How we calculate the chance.