Bennington, Vermont
Will Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 have a snow day?
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How much snow it takes here
Bennington County averages 79.8 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 24.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 10 inches 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 Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 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)447-8419.
District facts
| Students | 1,425 |
| Schools | 6 |
| Teachers | 86 |
| Grades | Pre-K to 6 |
| Area type | Town |
| County | Bennington County, VT |
| District office | 181 Orchard Road, Bennington |
| Phone | (802)447-8419 |
From the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data (2022–23 school year).
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- Taconic and Green Regional School District #63 Sunderland
- Twin Valley Unified School District #75 Wilmington
- Halifax School District West Halifax
Forecast details: National Weather Service ALY office, point forecast for Bennington. How we calculate the chance.