La Plata, Maryland

Will Charles County Public Schools have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Charles County averages 13.7 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 38°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 2 inches of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute.

Where to check for an official closing

Only Charles 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 (301)932-6610.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Prince George's County Public Schools Upper Marlboro
• Calvert County Public Schools Prince Frederick
• St. Mary's County Public Schools Leonardtown
• Anne Arundel County Public Schools Annapolis
• Montgomery County Public Schools Rockville
• Howard County Public Schools Ellicott City
• Baltimore City Public Schools Baltimore
• Dorchester County Public Schools Cambridge

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