Louisville, Kentucky

Will Jefferson County have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Jefferson County averages 12 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 37.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 2 inches of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute.

Where to check for an official closing

Only Jefferson County 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 (502)485-3011.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Anchorage Independent Anchorage
• Bullitt County Shepherdsville
• Oldham County Buckner
• Spencer County Taylorsville
• Bardstown Independent Bardstown
• Nelson County Bardstown
• Shelby County Shelbyville
• Hardin County Elizabethtown

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