Cary, North Carolina

Will Wake County Schools have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Wake County averages 4.5 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 43.6°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 Wake 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 (919)431-7400.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Durham Public Schools Durham
• Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Chapel Hill
• Harnett County Schools Lillington
• Chatham County Schools Pittsboro
• Orange County Schools Hillsborough
• Johnston County Public Schools Smithfield
• Lee County Schools Sanford
• Franklin County Schools Louisburg

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