Elizabethton, Tennessee

Will Carter County have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Carter County averages 27.7 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 35.9°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 Carter County 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 (423)547-4000.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Elizabethton Elizabethton
• Johnson City Johnson City
• Sullivan County Blountville
• Bristol Bristol
• Washington County Jonesborough
• Unicoi County Erwin
• Kingsport Kingsport
• Johnson County Mountain City

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