Canton, South Dakota

Will Canton School District 41-1 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Lincoln County averages 37.8 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 19.1°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 Canton School District 41-1 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)764-2706.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Harrisburg School District 41-2 Harrisburg
• Lennox School District 41-4 Lennox
• Tea Area School District 41-5 Tea
• Sioux Falls School District 49-5 Sioux Falls
• Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1 Alcester
• Brandon Valley School District 49-2 Brandon
• Beresford School District 61-2 Beresford
• Centerville School District 60-1 Centerville

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