Sylva, North Carolina
Will Jackson County Public Schools have a snow day?
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How much snow it takes here
Jackson County averages 5.1 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 38.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 1 inch of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute.
Where to check for an official closing
Only Jackson County Public Schools 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 (828)586-2311.
District facts
| Students | 3,557 |
| Schools | 9 |
| Teachers | 244 |
| Grades | Pre-K to 13 |
| Area type | Rural |
| County | Jackson County, NC |
| District office | 398 Hospital Road, Sylva |
| Phone | (828)586-2311 |
From the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data (2022–23 school year).
Nearby districts
- Catamount School Sylva
- Swain County Schools Bryson City
- Haywood County Schools Waynesville
- Macon County Schools Franklin
- Transylvania County Schools Brevard
- Graham County Schools Robbinsville
- Buncombe County Schools Asheville
- Madison County Schools Marshall
Forecast details: National Weather Service GSP office, point forecast for Sylva. How we calculate the chance.