Gulfport, Mississippi

Will GULFPORT SCHOOL DIST have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Harrison County averages 0.2 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 53.9°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 GULFPORT SCHOOL DIST 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 (228)865-4600.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• BILOXI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST Biloxi
• HARRISON CO SCHOOL DIST Gulfport
• LONG BEACH SCHOOL DIST Long Beach
• PASS CHRISTIAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST Pass Christian
• BAY ST LOUIS WAVELAND SCHOOL DIST Bay St. Louis
• OCEAN SPRINGS SCHOOL DIST Ocean Springs
• HANCOCK CO SCHOOL DIST Kiln
• JACKSON CO SCHOOL DIST Vancleave

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