Chicago, Illinois
Will City of Chicago SD 299 have a snow day?
Chance of a snow day
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Delay or closing
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How much snow it takes here
Cook County averages 38.5 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 28.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 5 inches of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute.
Where to check for an official closing
Only City of Chicago SD 299 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 (773)553-2747.
District facts
| Students | 321,666 |
| Schools | 644 |
| Teachers | 22,932 |
| Grades | Pre-K to 12 |
| Area type | City |
| County | Cook County, IL |
| District office | 42 W Madison St 2Nd Flr, Chicago |
| Phone | (773)553-2747 |
From the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data (2022–23 school year).
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Forecast details: National Weather Service LOT office, point forecast for Chicago. How we calculate the chance.