Portsmouth, Rhode Island

Will Portsmouth have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Newport County averages 28.1 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 33.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 3 inches of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute.

Where to check for an official closing

Only Portsmouth 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 (401)683-1039.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Jamestown Jamestown
• Little Compton Little Compton
• Middletown Middletown
• Newport Newport
• Tiverton Tiverton
• Bristol Warren Bristol
• Barrington Barrington
• Warwick Warwick

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