Belle Fourche, South Dakota

Will Belle Fourche School District 09-1 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Butte County averages 41.5 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 21.6°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 Belle Fourche School District 09-1 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)723-3355.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Newell School District 09-2 Newell
• Spearfish School District 40-2 Spearfish
• Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1 Lead
• Meade School District 46-1 Sturgis
• Hill City School District 51-2 Hill City
• Rapid City Area School District 51-4 Rapid City
• Custer School District 16-1 Custer
• Douglas School District 51-1 Box Elder

Forecast details: National Weather Service UNR office, point forecast for Belle Fourche. How we calculate the chance.