Bainbridge Island, Washington

Will Bainbridge Island School District have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Kitsap County averages 3 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 41.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at less than an 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 Bainbridge Island School District 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 (206)842-4714.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Bremerton School District Bremerton
• Central Kitsap School District Silverdale
• North Kitsap School District Poulsbo
• South Kitsap School District Port Orchard
• Suquamish Tribal Education Department Poulsbo
• Seattle School District No. 1 Seattle
• Vashon Island School District Vashon
• Shoreline School District Shoreline

Forecast details: National Weather Service SEW office, point forecast for Bainbridge Island. How we calculate the chance.