Alexandria, South Dakota

Will Hanson School District 30-1 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Hanson County averages 36.3 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 18.6°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 Hanson School District 30-1 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)239-4387.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Ethan School District 17-1 Ethan
• Mitchell School District 17-2 Mitchell
• Bridgewater-Emery 30-3 Bridgewater
• Parkston School District 33-3 Parkston
• McCook Central School District 43-7 Salem
• Howard School District 48-3 Howard
• Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5 Tripp
• Menno School District 33-2 Menno

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