Eastsound, Washington

Will Orcas Island School District have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

San Juan County averages 4.6 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 41.9°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 Orcas 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 (360)376-2284.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Lopez School District Lopez Island
• San Juan Island School District Friday Harbor
• Shaw Island School District Shaw Island
• Blaine School District Blaine
• Ferndale School District Ferndale
• Anacortes School District Anacortes
• Bellingham School District Bellingham
• Meridian School District Bellingham

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