Salem, New Jersey

Will Salem City School District have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Salem County averages 13.7 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 35.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 2 inches of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute.

Where to check for an official closing

Only Salem City 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 (856)935-3800.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Alloway Twp School District Alloway
• Elsinboro Township School District Salem
• Mannington Township School District Salem
• Oldmans Township School District Pedricktown
• Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District Penns Grove
• Pennsville School District Pennsville
• Pittsgrove Township School District Pittsgrove
• Quinton Township School District Quinton
• The Lower Alloways Creek School District Salem
• UPPER PITTSGROVE TWP School District Monroeville
• Woodstown-Pilesgrove Regional School District Woodstown

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