Picayune, Mississippi

Will PICAYUNE SCHOOL DISTRICT have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Pearl River County averages 0.3 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 51°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 PICAYUNE 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)798-3230.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• PEARL RIVER CO SCHOOL DIST Carriere
• POPLARVILLE SEPARATE SCHOOL DIST Poplarville
• HANCOCK CO SCHOOL DIST Kiln
• BAY ST LOUIS WAVELAND SCHOOL DIST Bay St. Louis
• PASS CHRISTIAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST Pass Christian
• LONG BEACH SCHOOL DIST Long Beach
• HARRISON CO SCHOOL DIST Gulfport
• GULFPORT SCHOOL DIST Gulfport

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