New Orleans, Louisiana
Will Orleans Parish have a snow day?
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How much snow it takes here
Orleans Parish averages 0 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 55.9°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 Orleans 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 (504)304-5680.
District facts
| Students | 2,040 |
| Schools | 5 |
| Teachers | 140 |
| Grades | Pre-K to 12 |
| Area type | City |
| County | Orleans Parish, LA |
| District office | 2401 Westbend Parkway, New Orleans |
| Phone | (504)304-5680 |
From the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data (2022–23 school year).
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- Plaquemines Parish Belle Chasse
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- St. John the Baptist Parish Reserve
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- Terrebonne Parish Houma
Forecast details: National Weather Service LIX office, point forecast for New Orleans. How we calculate the chance.