Newark, Maryland

Will Worcester County Public Schools have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Worcester County averages 9.5 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 41.1°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 Worcester 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)632-5000.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Wicomico County Public Schools Salisbury
• Somerset County Public Schools Westover
• Dorchester County Public Schools Cambridge
• Caroline County Public Schools Denton
• Talbot County Public Schools Easton
• Queen Anne's County Public Schools Centreville
• Kent County Public Schools Rock Hall
• Calvert County Public Schools Prince Frederick

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