Ellisville, Mississippi

Will JONES CO SCHOOL DIST have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Jones County averages 0.1 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 49.6°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 JONES CO 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 (601)649-5201.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT Laurel
• PETAL SCHOOL DIST Petal
• FORREST COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Hattiesburg
• EAST JASPER CONSOLIDATED SCH DIST Heidelberg
• HATTIESBURG PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST Hattiesburg
• WEST JASPER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS Bay Springs
• RICHTON SCHOOL DIST Richton
• COVINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Collins

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