Ethan, South Dakota

Will Ethan School District 17-1 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Davison County averages 39.1 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 20.9°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 Ethan School District 17-1 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)227-4211.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Mitchell School District 17-2 Mitchell
• Mount Vernon School District 17-3 Mount Vernon
• Parkston School District 33-3 Parkston
• Hanson School District 30-1 Alexandria
• Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5 Tripp
• Armour School District 21-1 Armour
• Corsica-Stickney 21-3 Corsica
• Scotland School District 04-3 Scotland

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