Corsica, South Dakota

Will Corsica-Stickney 21-3 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Douglas County averages 34.9 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 23.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 6 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 Corsica-Stickney 21-3 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)946-5475.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Armour School District 21-1 Armour
• Andes Central School District 11-1 Lake Andes
• Plankinton School District 01-1 Plankinton
• Mount Vernon School District 17-3 Mount Vernon
• Wagner Community School District 11-4 Wagner
• Parkston School District 33-3 Parkston
• White Lake School District 01-3 White Lake
• Ethan School District 17-1 Ethan

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