New Bern, North Carolina

Will Craven County Schools have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Craven County averages 1.4 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 47°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 Craven 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 (252)514-6300.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Jones County Schools Trenton
• Pamlico County Schools Bayboro
• Beaufort County Schools Washington
• Onslow County Schools Jacksonville
• Lenoir County Public Schools Kinston
• East Carolina Community School Greenville
• Carteret County Public Schools Beaufort
• Pitt County Schools Greenville

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