Tulare, South Dakota

Will Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Spink County averages 27.4 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 15.8°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 Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6 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)266-2151.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Doland School District 56-2 Doland
• Northwestern Area School District 56-7 Mellette
• Redfield School District 56-4 Redfield
• Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6 Wolsey
• Huron School District 02-2 Huron
• Miller 29-4 Miller
• Warner School District 06-5 Warner
• Wessington Springs School District 36-2 Wessington Springs

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