Providence, Rhode Island
Will Providence have a snow day?
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How much snow it takes here
Providence County averages 49.8 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 30.4°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 Providence 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)456-9211.
District facts
| Students | 20,725 |
| Schools | 39 |
| Teachers | 1,511 |
| Grades | Pre-K to 12 |
| Area type | City |
| County | Providence County, RI |
| District office | 797 Westminster Street, Providence |
| Phone | (401)456-9211 |
From the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data (2022–23 school year).
Nearby districts
- Burrillville Harrisville
- Central Falls Central Falls
- Cranston Cranston
- Cumberland Cumberland
- East Providence East Providence
- Foster Foster
- Foster-Glocester North Scituate
- Glocester Chepachet
- Johnston Johnston
- Lincoln Lincoln
- North Providence North Providence
- North Smithfield North Smithfield
Forecast details: National Weather Service BOX office, point forecast for Providence. How we calculate the chance.