Chester, South Dakota

Will Chester Area School District 39-1 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Lake County averages 37.4 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 18.1°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 Chester Area School District 39-1 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)489-2411.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Madison Central School District 39-2 Madison
• Oldham - Ramona School District 39-5 Ramona
• Rutland School District 39-4 Rutland
• Colman-Egan School District 50-5 Colman
• Tri-Valley School District 49-6 Colton
• Dell Rapids School District 49-3 Dell Rapids
• Baltic School District 49-1 Baltic
• West Central School District 49-7 Hartford

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