Galax, Virginia

Will Galax City Public Schools have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Galax city averages 16.5 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 35°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 Galax City 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 (276)236-2911.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Carroll County Public Schools Hillsville
• Grayson County Public Schools Independence
• Wythe County Public Schools Wytheville
• Pulaski County Public Schools Pulaski
• Bland County Public Schools Bastian
• Radford City Public Schools Radford
• Smyth County Public Schools Marion
• Patrick County Public Schools Stuart

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