Custer, South Dakota
Will Custer School District 16-1 have a snow day?
Chance of a snow day
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How much snow it takes here
Custer County averages 50.3 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 27.3°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.
Where to check for an official closing
Only Custer School District 16-1 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)673-3154.
District facts
| Students | 911 |
| Schools | 4 |
| Teachers | 77 |
| Grades | Kindergarten to 12 |
| Area type | Rural |
| County | Custer County, SD |
| District office | 527 Montgomery St, Custer |
| Phone | (605)673-3154 |
From the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data (2022–23 school year).
Nearby districts
- Elk Mountain School District 16-2 Edgemont
- Hill City School District 51-2 Hill City
- Hot Springs School District 23-2 Hot Springs
- Rapid City Area School District 51-4 Rapid City
- Edgemont School District 23-1 Edgemont
- Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1 Lead
- Meade School District 46-1 Sturgis
- Douglas School District 51-1 Box Elder
Forecast details: National Weather Service UNR office, point forecast for Custer. How we calculate the chance.