St. George, South Carolina

Will Dorchester 04 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 04 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)563-4535.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Dorchester 02 Summerville
• Colleton 01 Walterboro
• Orangeburg Orangeburg
• Calhoun 01 St. Matthews
• Berkeley 01 Moncks Corner
• Bamberg 03 Denmark
• Hampton Varnville
• Clarendon 06 Manning

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