Gloucester, Virginia

Will Gloucester County Public Schools have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Gloucester County averages 7.8 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 40.2°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.

Where to check for an official closing

Only Gloucester 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 (804)693-5300.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Mathews County Public Schools Mathews
• York County Public Schools Yorktown
• Middlesex County Public Schools Saluda
• Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools Williamsburg
• Poquoson City Public Schools Poquoson
• Newport News City Public Schools Newport News
• West Point Public Schools West Point
• Lancaster County Public Schools Weems

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