Whiteville, North Carolina

Will Whiteville City Schools have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Columbus County averages 0.9 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 45.7°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 Whiteville City 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)642-4116.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Columbus County Schools Whiteville
• Bladen County Schools Elizabethtown
• Public Schools of Robeson County Lumberton
• Brunswick County Schools Bolivia
• Cumberland County Schools Fayetteville
• Clinton City Schools Clinton
• D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy Wilmington
• Sampson County Schools Clinton

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