Harrisonburg, Virginia

Will Harrisonburg City Public Schools have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Harrisonburg city averages 19.4 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 34.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 3 inches of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute.

Where to check for an official closing

Only Harrisonburg 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 (540)434-9916.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Rockingham County Public Schools Harrisonburg
• Augusta County Public Schools Verona
• Staunton City Public Schools Staunton
• Waynesboro City Public Schools Waynesboro
• Page County Public Schools Luray
• Greene County Public Schools Stanardsville
• Charlottesville City Public Schools Charlottesville
• Albemarle County Public Schools Charlottesville

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