Westminster, Maryland

Will Carroll County Public Schools have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Carroll County averages 29.7 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 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 Carroll County Public Schools 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 (410)751-3000.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Howard County Public Schools Ellicott City
• Baltimore County Public Schools Towson
• Frederick County Public Schools Frederick
• Baltimore City Public Schools Baltimore
• Montgomery County Public Schools Rockville
• Harford County Public Schools Bel Air
• Anne Arundel County Public Schools Annapolis
• Washington County Public Schools Hagerstown

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