Roxbury, Massachusetts

Will Boston have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Suffolk County averages 50.5 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 32.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 6 inches of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute.

Where to check for an official closing

Only Boston 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 (617)635-9050.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Chelsea Chelsea
• Revere Revere
• Winthrop Winthrop
• Brookline Brookline
• Cambridge Cambridge
• Somerville Somerville
• Milton Milton
• Everett Everett

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