New Palestine, Indiana

Will Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Hancock County averages 20.3 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 29.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 3 inches of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute.

Where to check for an official closing

Only Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp 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 (317)861-4463.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Eastern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp Charlottesville
• Greenfield-Central Com Schools Greenfield
• Mt Vernon Community School Corp Fortville
• Northwestern Con School Corp Fairland
• Franklin Township Com Sch Corp Indianapolis
• MSD Warren Township Indianapolis
• MSD Lawrence Township Indianapolis
• Beech Grove City Schools Beech Grove

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