Charlotte, North Carolina

Will Niner University Elementary School have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Mecklenburg County averages 2.9 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 44°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 Niner University Elementary School 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 (980)343-0733.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Charlotte
• Gaston County Schools Gastonia
• Mooresville Graded School District Mooresville
• Kannapolis City Schools Kannapolis
• Union County Public Schools Monroe
• Cabarrus County Schools Concord
• Lincoln County Schools Lincolnton
• Newton Conover City Schools Newton

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