Chester, New Jersey
Will Chester Township School District have a snow day?
Chance of a snow day
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Delay or closing
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How much snow it takes here
Morris County averages 27.1 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 34°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 3 inches of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute.
Where to check for an official closing
Only Chester Township School District 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 (908)879-7373.
District facts
| Students | 1,008 |
| Schools | 3 |
| Teachers | 107 |
| Grades | Pre-K to 8 |
| Area type | Suburb |
| County | Morris County, NJ |
| District office | 50 North Road Building 4, Chester |
| Phone | (908)879-7373 |
From the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data (2022–23 school year).
Nearby districts
- Boonton Town Public School District Boonton
- Boonton Township School District Boonton Township
- Butler Public School District Butler
- Denville Township K-8 School District Denville
- Dover Public School District Dover
- East Hanover Township School District East Hanover
- Florham Park School District Florham Park
- Hanover Park Regional High School District East Hanover
- Hanover Township School District Whippany
- Harding Township School District New Vernon
- Jefferson Township Public School District Lake Hopatcong
- Kinnelon School District Kinnelon
Forecast details: National Weather Service PHI office, point forecast for Chester. How we calculate the chance.