Elk Point, South Dakota

Will Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Union County averages 35.7 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 20.2°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. Bitter wind chills can close schools here too.

Where to check for an official closing

Only Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 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)356-5951.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1 Alcester
• Beresford School District 61-2 Beresford
• Dakota Valley School District 61-8 North Sioux City
• Vermillion School District 13-1 Vermillion
• Centerville School District 60-1 Centerville
• Gayville-Volin School District 63-1 Gayville
• Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 Irene
• Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6 Viborg

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