Penelope, Texas

Will PENELOPE ISD have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Hill County averages 0.7 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 48.3°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 PENELOPE 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 (254)533-2215.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• ABBOTT ISD Abbott
• AQUILLA ISD Aquilla
• BLUM ISD Blum
• BYNUM ISD Bynum
• COVINGTON ISD Covington
• HILLSBORO ISD Hillsboro
• HUBBARD ISD Hubbard
• ITASCA ISD Itasca
• MALONE ISD Malone
• MOUNT CALM ISD Mount Calm
• WHITNEY ISD Whitney

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