Nantucket, Massachusetts

Will Nantucket have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Nantucket County averages 24 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 34°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 Nantucket 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 (508)228-7285.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Dennis-Yarmouth South Yarmouth
• Barnstable Hyannis
• Cape Cod Regional Vocational Technical Harwich
• Monomoy Regional School District Chatham
• Brewster Orleans
• Eastham Orleans
• Nauset Orleans
• Orleans Orleans

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