Rock Springs, Wyoming
Will Sweetwater County School District #1 have a snow day?
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How much snow it takes here
Sweetwater County averages 48.4 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 22.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 8 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 Sweetwater County School District #1 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 (307)352-3400.
District facts
| Students | 5,051 |
| Schools | 15 |
| Teachers | 359 |
| Grades | Kindergarten to 12 |
| Area type | Town |
| County | Sweetwater County, WY |
| District office | 3550 Foothill Boulevard, Rock Springs |
| Phone | (307)352-3400 |
From the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data (2022–23 school year).
Nearby districts
- Sweetwater County School District #2 Green River
- Uinta County School District #6 Lyman
- Uinta County School District #4 Mountain View
- Sublette County School District #9 Big Piney
- Lincoln County School District #1 Diamondville
- Fremont County School District # 1 Lander
- Sublette County School District #1 Pinedale
- Fremont County School District #21 Ft. Washakie
Forecast details: National Weather Service RIW office, point forecast for Rock Springs. How we calculate the chance.