New Bedford, Massachusetts
Will New Bedford have a snow day?
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How much snow it takes here
Bristol County averages 33.1 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 32°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 4 inches of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute.
Where to check for an official closing
Only New Bedford 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)997-4511.
District facts
| Students | 12,640 |
| Schools | 25 |
| Teachers | 1,099 |
| Grades | Pre-K to 12 |
| Area type | Suburb |
| County | Bristol County, MA |
| District office | 455 County Street C/O Paul Rodrigues Administrat, New Bedford |
| Phone | (508)997-4511 |
From the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data (2022–23 school year).
Nearby districts
- Acushnet Acushnet
- Attleboro Attleboro
- Berkley Berkley
- Bristol County Agricultural Dighton
- Bristol-Plymouth Regional Vocational Technical Taunton
- Dartmouth Dartmouth
- Dighton-Rehoboth North Dighton
- Easton North Easton
- Fairhaven Fairhaven
- Fall River Fall River
- Greater Fall River Regional Vocational Technical Fall River
- Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical New Bedford
Forecast details: National Weather Service BOX office, point forecast for New Bedford. How we calculate the chance.