Portsmouth, Virginia

Will Portsmouth City Public Schools have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Portsmouth city averages 4.2 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 43.9°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. 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 Portsmouth 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)393-8742.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

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

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