Charlottesville, Virginia

Will Albemarle County Public Schools have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Charlottesville city averages 16.2 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 37.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 2 inches of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute.

Where to check for an official closing

Only Albemarle County Public Schools 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 (434)296-5826.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Charlottesville City Public Schools Charlottesville
• Greene County Public Schools Stanardsville
• Fluvanna County Public Schools Palmyra
• Madison County Public Schools Madison
• Waynesboro City Public Schools Waynesboro
• Orange County Public Schools Orange
• Nelson County Public Schools Lovingston
• Buckingham County Public Schools Buckingham

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