Laurel, Mississippi

Will LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT 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 LAUREL 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)649-6391.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

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

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