Britton, South Dakota

Will Britton-Hecla School District 45-4 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Marshall County averages 46.5 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 14.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 10 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 Britton-Hecla School District 45-4 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)448-2234.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Langford Area 45-5 Langford
• Groton Area School District 06-6 Groton
• Webster Area 18-5 Webster
• Waubay School District 18-3 Waubay
• Sisseton School District 54-2 Sisseton
• Frederick Area School District 06-2 Frederick
• Aberdeen School District 06-1 Aberdeen
• Florence School District 14-1 Florence

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