Dayton, Tennessee

Will Rhea County have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Rhea County averages 2 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 39.8°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 Rhea 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)775-7813.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Dayton Dayton
• Bledsoe County Pikeville
• Meigs County Decatur
• Cleveland Cleveland
• Bradley County Cleveland
• Athens Athens
• McMinn County Athens
• Sequatchie County Dunlap

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