Shickshinny, Pennsylvania
Will Northwest Area SD have a snow day?
Chance of a snow day
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Delay or closing
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How much snow it takes here
Luzerne County averages 39.1 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 28.6°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 Northwest 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)542-4126.
District facts
| Students | 906 |
| Schools | 3 |
| Teachers | 74 |
| Grades | Pre-K to 12 |
| Area type | Rural |
| County | Luzerne County, PA |
| District office | 243 Thorne Hill Rd, Shickshinny |
| Phone | (570)542-4126 |
From the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data (2022–23 school year).
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Forecast details: National Weather Service BGM office, point forecast for Shickshinny. How we calculate the chance.