Brookings, South Dakota

Will Brookings School District 05-1 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Brookings County averages 36.4 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 16.2°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 Brookings School District 05-1 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)696-4700.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Deubrook Area School District 05-6 White
• Elkton School District 05-3 Elkton
• Sioux Valley School District 05-5 Volga
• Rutland School District 39-4 Rutland
• Flandreau School District 50-3 Flandreau
• Estelline School District 28-2 Estelline
• Colman-Egan School District 50-5 Colman
• Arlington School District 38-1 Arlington

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