Philip, South Dakota

Will Haakon School District 27-1 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Haakon County averages 42.6 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 22.5°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 Haakon School District 27-1 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)859-2679.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Kadoka Area School District 35-2 Kadoka
• Wall School District 51-5 Wall
• Bennett County School District 03-1 Martin
• Jones County School District 37-3 Murdo
• Dupree School District 64-2 Dupree
• Oglala Lakota County 65-1 Batesland
• White River School District 47-1 White River
• Eagle Butte School District 20-1 Eagle Butte

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