Burke, South Dakota

Will Burke School District 26-2 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Gregory County averages 42.2 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 23.2°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 Burke School District 26-2 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)775-2644.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Gregory School District 26-4 Gregory
• South Central 26-5 Bonesteel
• Colome Consolidated 59-3 Colome
• Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 Platte
• Winner School District 59-2 Winner
• Chamberlain School District 07-1 Chamberlain
• Kimball School District 07-2 Kimball
• Andes Central School District 11-1 Lake Andes

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