Zion, Illinois

Will Zion-Benton Twp HSD 126 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Lake County averages 34.4 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 27.1°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 Zion-Benton Twp HSD 126 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 (847)731-9792.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Adlai E Stevenson HSD 125 Lincolnshire
• Antioch CCSD 34 Antioch
• Aptakisic-Tripp CCSD 102 Buffalo Grove
• Bannockburn SD 106 Bannockburn
• Beach Park CCSD 3 Beach Park
• Big Hollow SD 38 Ingleside
• CHSD 117 Lake Villa
• CHSD 128 Vernon Hills
• Deerfield SD 109 Deerfield
• Diamond Lake SD 76 Mundelein
• Emmons SD 33 Antioch
• Fox Lake GSD 114 Spring Grove

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