Ware Shoals, South Carolina

Will Greenwood 51 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Greenwood County averages 0.6 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 44.5°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 Greenwood 51 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 (864)456-7496.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Greenwood 50 Greenwood
• Greenwood 52 Ninety Six
• Anderson 02 Honea Path
• Laurens 55 Laurens
• Abbeville 60 Abbeville
• Anderson 01 Williamston
• Laurens 56 Clinton
• Spartanburg 04 Woodruff

Forecast details: National Weather Service GSP office, point forecast for Ware Shoals. How we calculate the chance.