Oberlin, Ohio

Will Oberlin City Schools have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Lorain County averages 48.1 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 30.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 6 inches of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute.

Where to check for an official closing

Only Oberlin City 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 (440)774-1458.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Amherst Exempted Village Amherst
• Avon Lake City Avon Lake
• Avon Local Avon
• Clearview Local Lorain
• Columbia Local Columbia Station
• Elyria City Schools Elyria
• Firelands Local South Amherst
• Keystone Local Lagrange
• Lorain City Lorain
• Midview Local Grafton
• North Ridgeville City North Ridgeville
• Sheffield-Sheffield Lake City Sheffield Village

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