Orleans, Massachusetts

Will Nauset have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Barnstable County averages 23.4 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 33.1°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 Nauset 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)255-8800.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Barnstable Hyannis
• Bourne Bourne
• Brewster Orleans
• Cape Cod Regional Vocational Technical Harwich
• Dennis-Yarmouth South Yarmouth
• Eastham Orleans
• Falmouth East Falmouth
• Mashpee Mashpee
• Monomoy Regional School District Chatham
• Orleans Orleans
• Provincetown Provincetown
• Sandwich Sandwish

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