Port Arthur, Texas

Will PORT ARTHUR ISD have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Jefferson County averages 0.1 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 54.1°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 PORT ARTHUR ISD 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 (409)989-6244.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• BEAUMONT ISD Beaumont
• HAMSHIRE-FANNETT ISD Hamshire
• NEDERLAND ISD Nederland
• PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD Port Neches
• SABINE PASS ISD Sabine Pass
• BRIDGE CITY ISD Bridge City
• ORANGEFIELD ISD Orangefield
• VIDOR ISD Vidor

Forecast details: National Weather Service LCH office, point forecast for Port Arthur. How we calculate the chance.