Bellingham, Washington

Will Bellingham School District have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Whatcom County averages 29.3 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 36.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 4 inches of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute.

Where to check for an official closing

Only Bellingham 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 (360)676-6400.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Blaine School District Blaine
• Ferndale School District Ferndale
• Meridian School District Bellingham
• Mount Baker School District Deming
• Nooksack Valley School District Everson
• Anacortes School District Anacortes
• Burlington-Edison School District Burlington
• Sedro-Woolley School District Sedro Woolley

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