Chester, Illinois

Will Chester CUSD 139 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Randolph County averages 8.3 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 34.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 1 inch of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute.

Where to check for an official closing

Only Chester CUSD 139 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 (618)826-4509.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Coulterville USD 1 Coulterville
• Prairie Du Rocher CCSD 134 Prairie Du Rocher
• Red Bud CUSD 132 Red Bud
• Sparta CUSD 140 Sparta
• Steeleville CUSD 138 Steeleville
• Trico CUSD 176 Campbell Hill
• Marissa CUSD 40 Marissa
• New Athens CUSD 60 New Athens

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