Frederick, South Dakota

Will Frederick Area School District 06-2 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Brown County averages 41.4 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 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 Frederick Area School District 06-2 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)329-2145.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Aberdeen School District 06-1 Aberdeen
• Groton Area School District 06-6 Groton
• Warner School District 06-5 Warner
• Leola School District 44-2 Leola
• Ipswich Public School District 22-6 Ipswich
• Northwestern Area School District 56-7 Mellette
• Langford Area 45-5 Langford
• Britton-Hecla School District 45-4 Britton

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