Carlsbad, New Mexico

Will CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Eddy County averages 3.4 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 45.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at less than an 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 CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL 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 (575)234-3300.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• ARTESIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS Artesia
• LOVING MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS Loving
• LAKE ARTHUR MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS Lake Arthur
• HAGERMAN MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS Hagerman
• DEXTER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS Dexter
• ROSWELL INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS Roswell
• LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS Lovington
• EUNICE MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS Eunice

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