Dell Rapids, South Dakota

Will Dell Rapids School District 49-3 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Minnehaha County averages 44.5 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 20.7°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 Dell Rapids School District 49-3 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)428-5473.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Baltic School District 49-1 Baltic
• Brandon Valley School District 49-2 Brandon
• Garretson School District 49-4 Garretson
• Sioux Falls School District 49-5 Sioux Falls
• Tri-Valley School District 49-6 Colton
• West Central School District 49-7 Hartford
• Colman-Egan School District 50-5 Colman
• Chester Area School District 39-1 Chester

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