Mendenhall, Mississippi
Will SIMPSON CO SCHOOL DIST have a snow day?
Chance of a snow day
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Delay or closing
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How much snow it takes here
Simpson County averages 0.7 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 51.3°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 SIMPSON 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)847-8000.
District facts
| Students | 3,008 |
| Schools | 9 |
| Teachers | 235 |
| Grades | Kindergarten to 12 |
| Area type | Rural |
| County | Simpson County, MS |
| District office | 111 Education Lane, Mendenhall |
| Phone | (601)847-8000 |
From the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data (2022–23 school year).
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Forecast details: National Weather Service JAN office, point forecast for Mendenhall. How we calculate the chance.