Canistota, South Dakota

Will Canistota School District 43-1 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

McCook County averages 33.8 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 18.8°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 Canistota School District 43-1 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)296-3458.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Bridgewater-Emery 30-3 Bridgewater
• McCook Central School District 43-7 Salem
• Montrose School District 43-2 Montrose
• Marion School District 60-3 Marion
• Parker School District 60-4 Parker
• Freeman School District 33-1 Freeman
• West Central School District 49-7 Hartford
• Tri-Valley School District 49-6 Colton

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