New Castle, Delaware
Will Colonial School District have a snow day?
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How much snow it takes here
New Castle County averages 17.9 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 35.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 2 inches of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute.
Where to check for an official closing
Only Colonial School District 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 (302)323-2700.
District facts
| Students | 9,132 |
| Schools | 15 |
| Teachers | 651 |
| Grades | Pre-K to 12 |
| Area type | Suburb |
| County | New Castle County, DE |
| District office | 318 East Basin Road, New Castle |
| Phone | (302)323-2700 |
From the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data (2022–23 school year).
Nearby districts
- Appoquinimink School District Odessa
- Brandywine School District Wilmington
- Christina School District Newark
- New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District Wilmington
- Red Clay Consolidated School District Wilmington
- Smyrna School District Smyrna
- Capital School District Dover
- Caesar Rodney School District Wyoming
Forecast details: National Weather Service PHI office, point forecast for New Castle. How we calculate the chance.