Dobson, North Carolina

Will Surry County 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 Surry 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 (336)386-8211.

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
• Elkin City Schools Elkin
• Mount Airy City Schools Mount Airy
• Yadkin County Schools Yadkinville
• Alleghany County Schools Sparta
• Wilkes County Schools North Wilkesboro
• Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools Winston Salem
• Stokes County Schools Danbury

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