Welch, West Virginia
Will MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS have a snow day?
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How much snow it takes here
McDowell County averages 19.1 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 35.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 3 inches of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute.
Where to check for an official closing
Only MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS 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 (304)436-8441.
District facts
| Students | 2,537 |
| Schools | 10 |
| Teachers | 197 |
| Grades | Pre-K to 12 |
| Area type | Rural |
| County | McDowell County, WV |
| District office | 30 Central Avenue, Welch |
| Phone | (304)436-8441 |
From the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data (2022–23 school year).
Nearby districts
- WYOMING COUNTY SCHOOLS Pineville
- MERCER COUNTY SCHOOLS Princeton
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- BOONE COUNTY SCHOOLS Madison
- MINGO COUNTY SCHOOLS Williamson
- SUMMERS COUNTY SCHOOLS Hinton
- FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOLS Fayetteville
Forecast details: National Weather Service RLX office, point forecast for Welch. How we calculate the chance.