Asheville, North Carolina
Will Asheville City Schools have a snow day?
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How much snow it takes here
Buncombe County averages 12 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 40°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 Asheville City 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 (828)350-7000.
District facts
| Students | 4,137 |
| Schools | 9 |
| Teachers | 309 |
| Grades | Pre-K to 12 |
| Area type | City |
| County | Buncombe County, NC |
| District office | 85 Mountain Street, Asheville |
| Phone | (828)350-7000 |
From the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data (2022–23 school year).
Nearby districts
- Buncombe County Schools Asheville
- Madison County Schools Marshall
- Henderson County Schools Hendersonville
- Yancey County Schools Burnsville
- Transylvania County Schools Brevard
- Haywood County Schools Waynesville
- Polk County Schools Columbus
- McDowell County Schools Marion
Forecast details: National Weather Service GSP office, point forecast for Asheville. How we calculate the chance.