Jefferson, North Carolina

Will Ashe County Schools have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Ashe County averages 14.4 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 34.5°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 Ashe County 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)246-7175.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Watauga County Schools Boone
• Alleghany County Schools Sparta
• Wilkes County Schools North Wilkesboro
• Caldwell County Schools Lenoir
• Avery County Schools Newland
• Alexander County Schools Taylorsville
• Appalachian State Univ Academy at Elkin Elkin
• Elkin City Schools Elkin

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