Richmond, California

Will West Contra Costa Unified have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Contra Costa County averages 0.5 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 48.1°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 West Contra Costa 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 (510)231-1100.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Acalanes Union High Lafayette
• Alameda Unified Alameda
• Albany City Unified Berkeley
• Antioch Unified Antioch
• Benicia Unified Benicia
• Berkeley Unified Berkeley
• Brentwood Union Elementary Brentwood
• Byron Union Elementary Byron
• Canyon Elementary Canyon
• Contra Costa County Office of Education Pleasant Hill
• Emery Unified Emeryville
• John Swett Unified Rodeo

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