Arlington, South Dakota

Will Arlington School District 38-1 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Kingsbury County averages 41.5 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 17.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 8 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 Arlington School District 38-1 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)983-5597.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• De Smet School District 38-2 De Smet
• Iroquois School District 02-3 Iroquois
• Lake Preston School District 38-3 Lake Preston
• Sioux Valley School District 05-5 Volga
• Oldham - Ramona School District 39-5 Ramona
• Rutland School District 39-4 Rutland
• Estelline School District 28-2 Estelline
• Hamlin School District 28-3 Hayti

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