Laurens, South Carolina

Will Laurens 55 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Laurens County averages 1.3 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 43.8°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 Laurens 55 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)984-3568.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Laurens 56 Clinton
• Spartanburg 04 Woodruff
• Greenwood 51 Ware Shoals
• Greenwood 52 Ninety Six
• Greenwood 50 Greenwood
• Spartanburg 06 Roebuck
• Anderson 02 Honea Path
• Spartanburg 05 Duncan

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