Estelline, South Dakota

Will Estelline School District 28-2 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Hamlin County averages 34.5 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 15.3°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 Estelline School District 28-2 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)873-2201.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Castlewood School District 28-1 Castlewood
• Hamlin School District 28-3 Hayti
• Sioux Valley School District 05-5 Volga
• Deuel School District 19-4 Clear Lake
• Deubrook Area School District 05-6 White
• Brookings School District 05-1 Brookings
• Arlington School District 38-1 Arlington
• Watertown School District 14-4 Watertown

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