West Warwick, Rhode Island

Will West Warwick have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Kent County averages 40.4 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 32°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 West Warwick 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)821-1180.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Coventry Coventry
• East Greenwich East Greenwich
• Exeter-West Greenwich West Greenwich
• Warwick Warwick
• Cranston Cranston
• Johnston Johnston
• North Kingstown North Kingstown
• Providence Providence

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