Edgemont, South Dakota

Will Elk Mountain School District 16-2 have a snow day?

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 Elk Mountain School District 16-2 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)749-2258.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Custer School District 16-1 Custer
• Edgemont School District 23-1 Edgemont
• Hill City School District 51-2 Hill City
• Hot Springs School District 23-2 Hot Springs
• Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1 Lead
• Spearfish School District 40-2 Spearfish
• Rapid City Area School District 51-4 Rapid City
• Meade School District 46-1 Sturgis

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