Newport News, Virginia

Will Newport News City Public Schools have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Newport News city averages 3.4 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 Newport News 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 (757)591-4500.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• York County Public Schools Yorktown
• Poquoson City Public Schools Poquoson
• Hampton City Public Schools Hampton
• Isle of Wight County Public Schools Smithfield
• Gloucester County Public Schools Gloucester
• Norfolk City Public Schools Norfolk
• Portsmouth City Public Schools Portsmouth
• Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools Williamsburg

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