Purcell, Oklahoma

Will PURCELL have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

McClain County averages 4.4 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 41.2°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. 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 PURCELL 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 (405)442-0099.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• BLANCHARD Blanchard
• DIBBLE Blanchard
• NEWCASTLE Newcastle
• WASHINGTON Washington
• WAYNE Wayne
• LEXINGTON Lexington
• NOBLE Noble
• MAYSVILLE Maysville

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