Hopewell, Virginia

Will Hopewell City Public Schools have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Hopewell city averages 3.6 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 42.7°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 Hopewell 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 (804)541-6400.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Prince George County Public Schools Prince George
• Colonial Heights City Public Schools Colonial Heights
• Petersburg City Public Schools Petersburg
• Chesterfield County Public Schools Chesterfield
• Charles City County Public Schools Charles City
• Henrico County Public Schools Henrico
• Richmond City Public Schools Richmond
• Dinwiddie County Public Schools Dinwiddie

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