Bel Air, Maryland

Will Harford County Public Schools have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Harford County averages 22.7 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 34.1°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 Harford 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)838-7300.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Baltimore County Public Schools Towson
• Baltimore City Public Schools Baltimore
• Kent County Public Schools Rock Hall
• Cecil County Public Schools Elkton
• Queen Anne's County Public Schools Centreville
• Anne Arundel County Public Schools Annapolis
• Howard County Public Schools Ellicott City
• Carroll County Public Schools Westminster

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