Princeton, West Virginia
Will MERCER COUNTY SCHOOLS have a snow day?
Chance of a snow day
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Delay or closing
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How much snow it takes here
Mercer County averages 24.6 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 34°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 3 inches of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute.
Where to check for an official closing
Only MERCER COUNTY 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 (304)487-1551.
District facts
| Students | 8,686 |
| Schools | 25 |
| Teachers | 626 |
| Grades | Pre-K to 12 |
| Area type | Town |
| County | Mercer County, WV |
| District office | 1403 Honaker Avenue 1403 Honaker Avenue, Princeton |
| Phone | (304)487-1551 |
From the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data (2022–23 school year).
Nearby districts
- SUMMERS COUNTY SCHOOLS Hinton
- RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS Beckley
- WYOMING COUNTY SCHOOLS Pineville
- MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS Welch
- MONROE COUNTY SCHOOLS Union
- FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOLS Fayetteville
- GREENBRIER COUNTY SCHOOLS Lewisburg
- NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS Summersville
Forecast details: National Weather Service RNK office, point forecast for Princeton. How we calculate the chance.