Elkin, North Carolina

Will Elkin City Schools have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Surry County averages 7.4 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 37.8°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.

Where to check for an official closing

Only Elkin 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 (336)835-3135.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Appalachian State Univ Academy at Elkin Elkin
• Mount Airy City Schools Mount Airy
• Surry County Schools Dobson
• Yadkin County Schools Yadkinville
• Wilkes County Schools North Wilkesboro
• Alleghany County Schools Sparta
• Davie County Schools Mocksville
• Iredell-Statesville Schools Statesville

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