New Buffalo, Michigan

Will New Buffalo Area Schools have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Berrien County averages 56.6 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 27.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 7 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 Buffalo Area 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 (269)469-6010.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Benton Harbor Area Schools Benton Harbor
• Berrien Springs Public Schools Berrien Springs
• Brandywine Community Schools Niles
• Bridgman Public Schools Bridgman
• Buchanan Community Schools Buchanan
• Coloma Community Schools Coloma
• Eau Claire Public Schools Eau Claire
• Hagar Township S/D #6 Benton Harbor
• Lakeshore School District (Berrien) Stevensville
• Niles Community Schools Niles
• River Valley School District Three Oaks
• Sodus Township S/D #5 Sodus

Forecast details: National Weather Service IWX office, point forecast for New Buffalo. How we calculate the chance.