Benton, Pennsylvania
Will Benton Area SD have a snow day?
Chance of a snow day
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How much snow it takes here
Columbia County averages 36 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 27.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 5 inches of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute.
Where to check for an official closing
Only Benton Area SD 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 (570)925-6651.
District facts
| Students | 621 |
| Schools | 3 |
| Teachers | 56 |
| Grades | Kindergarten to 12 |
| Area type | Rural |
| County | Columbia County, PA |
| District office | 600 Green Acres Rd, Benton |
| Phone | (570)925-6651 |
From the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data (2022–23 school year).
Nearby districts
- Bloomsburg Area SD Bloomsburg
- Central Columbia SD Bloomsburg
- Millville Area SD Millville
- Southern Columbia Area SD Catawissa
- Northwest Area SD Shickshinny
- Berwick Area SD Berwick
- Sullivan County SD Laporte
- Danville Area SD Danville
Forecast details: National Weather Service CTP office, point forecast for Benton. How we calculate the chance.