Hazlehurst, Mississippi

Will HAZLEHURST CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Copiah County averages 0.2 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 50.5°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 HAZLEHURST CITY 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 (601)894-1152.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• COPIAH CO SCHOOL DIST Hazlehurst
• BROOKHAVEN SCHOOL DIST Brookhaven
• LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Brookhaven
• HINDS CO SCHOOL DIST Raymond
• LAWRENCE CO SCHOOL DIST Monticello
• CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST Clinton
• JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Jackson
• PEARL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Pearl

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