Columbia, North Carolina

Will Tyrrell County Schools have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Tyrrell County averages 1.4 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 45.4°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 Tyrrell 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 (252)796-1121.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Perquimans County Schools Hertford
• Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools Elizabeth City
• Edenton-Chowan Schools Edenton
• Camden County Schools Camden
• Hyde County Schools Swan Quarter
• Washington County Schools Plymouth
• Currituck County Schools Currituck
• Dare County Schools Nags Head

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