North Wilkesboro, North Carolina

Will Wilkes County Schools have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Wilkes County averages 6.2 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 39.6°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.

Where to check for an official closing

Only Wilkes 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)667-1121.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Alexander County Schools Taylorsville
• Appalachian State Univ Academy at Elkin Elkin
• Elkin City Schools Elkin
• Alleghany County Schools Sparta
• Ashe County Schools Jefferson
• Iredell-Statesville Schools Statesville
• Caldwell County Schools Lenoir
• Yadkin County Schools Yadkinville

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