Long Beach, Mississippi

Will LONG BEACH 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 LONG BEACH 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)864-1146.

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
• GULFPORT SCHOOL DIST Gulfport
• HARRISON CO SCHOOL DIST Gulfport
• PASS CHRISTIAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST Pass Christian
• BAY ST LOUIS WAVELAND SCHOOL DIST Bay St. Louis
• HANCOCK CO SCHOOL DIST Kiln
• OCEAN SPRINGS SCHOOL DIST Ocean Springs
• STONE CO SCHOOL DIST Wiggins

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