New Home, Texas

Will NEW HOME ISD have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Lynn County averages 4.6 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 43.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 1 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 NEW HOME ISD 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 (806)924-7543.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• O'DONNELL ISD O'Donnell
• TAHOKA ISD Tahoka
• WILSON ISD Wilson
• LUBBOCK-COOPER ISD Lubbock
• FRENSHIP ISD Wolfforth
• TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY K-12 Lubbock
• LUBBOCK ISD Lubbock
• ROPES ISD Ropesville

Forecast details: National Weather Service LUB office, point forecast for New Home. How we calculate the chance.