Essex Junction, Vermont

Will Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Chittenden County averages 91.7 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 22.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at a foot or more of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute. Bitter wind chills can close schools here too.

Where to check for an official closing

Only Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 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 (802)857-7000.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Burlington School District Burlington
• Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56 Shelburne
• Colchester School District Colchester
• Milton School District Milton
• Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401 Jericho
• South Burlington School District South Burlington
• Winooski Incorporated School District Winooski
• Fairfax School District Fairfax

Forecast details: National Weather Service BTV office, point forecast for Essex Junction. How we calculate the chance.