Dothan, Alabama

Will Dothan City have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Houston County averages 0.1 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 51.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at less than an 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 Dothan City 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 (334)793-1397.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Houston County Dothan
• Dale County Ozark
• Daleville City Daleville
• Ozark City Ozark
• Henry County Abbeville
• Enterprise City Enterprise
• Geneva County Geneva
• Geneva City Geneva

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