Niagara Falls, New York

Will NIAGARA FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Niagara County averages 67.8 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 28.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 8 inches of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute.

Where to check for an official closing

Only NIAGARA FALLS 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 (716)286-4205.

District facts

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

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• WILSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Wilson

Forecast details: National Weather Service BUF office, point forecast for Niagara Falls. How we calculate the chance.