Burlington, North Carolina

Will Alamance-Burlington Schools have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Alamance County averages 1.8 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 41.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at less than an inch of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute. Even a light glaze of ice can shut schools down in an area that rarely sees snow.

Where to check for an official closing

Only Alamance-Burlington 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 (336)570-6060.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Caswell County Schools Yanceyville
• Orange County Schools Hillsborough
• Aggie Academy Greensboro
• Moss Street Partnership School Reidsville
• Guilford County Schools Greensboro
• Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Chapel Hill
• Chatham County Schools Pittsboro
• Rockingham County Schools Eden

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