Petersburg, Virginia

Will Petersburg City Public Schools have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Petersburg city averages 5.3 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 41.9°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 Petersburg 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)732-0510.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Colonial Heights City Public Schools Colonial Heights
• Prince George County Public Schools Prince George
• Hopewell City Public Schools Hopewell
• Chesterfield County Public Schools Chesterfield
• Dinwiddie County Public Schools Dinwiddie
• Sussex County Public Schools Stony Creek
• Henrico County Public Schools Henrico
• Charles City County Public Schools Charles City

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