Edgemont, South Dakota

Will Edgemont School District 23-1 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Fall River County averages 39.3 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 26.2°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.

Where to check for an official closing

Only Edgemont School District 23-1 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)662-7254.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Hot Springs School District 23-2 Hot Springs
• Oelrichs School District 23-3 Oelrichs
• Elk Mountain School District 16-2 Edgemont
• Custer School District 16-1 Custer
• Hill City School District 51-2 Hill City
• Rapid City Area School District 51-4 Rapid City
• Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1 Lead
• Douglas School District 51-1 Box Elder

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