New Castle, Indiana

Will Blue River Valley Schools have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Henry County averages 24.9 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 4 inches of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute.

Where to check for an official closing

Only Blue River Valley Schools 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 (765)836-4816.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• C A Beard Memorial School Corp Knightstown
• New Castle Community School Corp New Castle
• Shenandoah School Corporation Middletown
• South Henry School Corp Straughn
• Cowan Community School Corp Muncie
• Muncie Community Schools Muncie
• Union School Corporation Modoc
• Nettle Creek School Corporation Hagerstown

Forecast details: National Weather Service IND office, point forecast for New Castle. How we calculate the chance.