Laurinburg, North Carolina

Will Scotland County Schools have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Scotland County averages 1.1 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 45.8°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 Scotland County 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 (910)276-1138.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Richmond County Schools Hamlet
• Hoke County Schools Raeford
• Public Schools of Robeson County Lumberton
• Moore County Schools Carthage
• Cumberland County Schools Fayetteville
• Anson County Schools Wadesboro
• Montgomery County Schools Troy
• Lee County Schools Sanford

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