Alcester, South Dakota

Will Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Union County averages 35.7 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 20.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 7 inches of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute. Bitter wind chills can close schools here too.

Where to check for an official closing

Only Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1 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 (605)934-1890.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Beresford School District 61-2 Beresford
• Dakota Valley School District 61-8 North Sioux City
• Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 Elk Point
• Canton School District 41-1 Canton
• Centerville School District 60-1 Centerville
• Vermillion School District 13-1 Vermillion
• Harrisburg School District 41-2 Harrisburg
• Lennox School District 41-4 Lennox

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