Summerville, South Carolina

Will Dorchester 02 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Dorchester County averages 0.3 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 50°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at less than an inch of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute. Even a light glaze of ice can shut schools down in an area that rarely sees snow.

Where to check for an official closing

Only Dorchester 02 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 (843)873-2901.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Dorchester 04 St. George
• Berkeley 01 Moncks Corner
• Charleston 01 Charleston
• Colleton 01 Walterboro
• Clarendon 06 Manning
• Williamsburg 01 Kingstree
• Beaufort 01 Beaufort
• Orangeburg Orangeburg

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