Watchung, New Jersey

Will Watchung Borough School District have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Somerset County averages 21.5 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 33.7°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 Watchung Borough 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)755-8121.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Bedminster Township Public School District Bedminster
• Bernards Township School District Basking Ridge
• Bound Brook School District Bound Brook
• Branchburg Township School District Branchburg
• Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District Martinsville
• Franklin Township Public School District Somerset
• Green Brook Township Public School District Green Brook
• Hillsborough Township Public School District Hillsborough
• Manville School District Manville
• Montgomery Township School District Skillman
• North Plainfield School District North Plainfield
• Somerset Hills Regional School District Bernardsville

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