Norfolk, Virginia

Will Norfolk City Public Schools have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Norfolk city averages 4.3 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 44°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. 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 Norfolk 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)628-3830.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Portsmouth City Public Schools Portsmouth
• Chesapeake City Public Schools Chesapeake
• Hampton City Public Schools Hampton
• Virginia Beach City Public Schools Virginia Beach
• Poquoson City Public Schools Poquoson
• Newport News City Public Schools Newport News
• Suffolk City Public Schools Suffolk
• York County Public Schools Yorktown

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