Faulkton, South Dakota

Will Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Faulk County averages 43.5 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 17.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 9 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 Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 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)598-6266.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Ipswich Public School District 22-6 Ipswich
• Edmunds Central School District 22-5 Roscoe
• Miller 29-4 Miller
• Highmore-Harrold 34-2 Highmore
• Redfield School District 56-4 Redfield
• Northwestern Area School District 56-7 Mellette
• Bowdle School District 22-1 Bowdle
• Hoven School District 53-2 Hoven

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