Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Will East Baton Rouge Parish have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

East Baton Rouge Parish averages 0.1 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 53.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at less than an inch of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute. Even a light glaze of ice can shut schools down in an area that rarely sees snow.

Where to check for an official closing

Only East Baton Rouge Parish 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 (225)922-5400.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Central Community School District Central
• City of Baker School District Baker
• RSD-Capitol Education Foundation Baton Rouge
• Recovery School District-LDE Baton Rouge
• Zachary Community School District Zachary
• West Baton Rouge Parish Port Allen
• Iberville Parish Plaquemine
• Ascension Parish Sorrento

Forecast details: National Weather Service LIX office, point forecast for Baton Rouge. How we calculate the chance.