Morganton, North Carolina
Will Burke County Schools have a snow day?
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How much snow it takes here
Burke County averages 4.4 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 40.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 1 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 Burke 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 (828)439-4311.
District facts
| Students | 11,770 |
| Schools | 27 |
| Teachers | 740 |
| Grades | Pre-K to 12 |
| Area type | Rural |
| County | Burke County, NC |
| District office | 700 East Parker Road, Morganton |
| Phone | (828)439-4311 |
From the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data (2022–23 school year).
Nearby districts
- Caldwell County Schools Lenoir
- Hickory City Schools Hickory
- McDowell County Schools Marion
- Newton Conover City Schools Newton
- Catawba County Schools Newton
- Cleveland County Schools Shelby
- Rutherford County Schools Forest City
- Lincoln County Schools Lincolnton
Forecast details: National Weather Service GSP office, point forecast for Morganton. How we calculate the chance.