Bison, South Dakota

Will Bison School District 52-1 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Perkins County averages 39.8 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 Bison School District 52-1 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)244-5271.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Lemmon School District 52-4 Lemmon
• Faith School District 46-2 Faith
• Dupree School District 64-2 Dupree
• Harding County School District 31-1 Buffalo
• McIntosh School District 15-1 Mcintosh
• Newell School District 09-2 Newell
• Eagle Butte School District 20-1 Eagle Butte
• Timber Lake School District 20-3 Timber Lake

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