Janesville, Wisconsin

Will Janesville School District have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Rock County averages 36.6 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 23°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 7 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 Janesville 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 (608)743-5000.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Beloit School District Beloit
• Beloit Turner School District Beloit
• Clinton Community School District Clinton
• Edgerton School District Edgerton
• Evansville Community School District Evansville
• Milton School District Milton
• Parkview School District Orfordville
• Fort Atkinson School District Fort Atkinson

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