Howard, South Dakota

Will Howard School District 48-3 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Miner County averages 35.7 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 19.9°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 Howard School District 48-3 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)772-4443.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• McCook Central School District 43-7 Salem
• Oldham - Ramona School District 39-5 Ramona
• De Smet School District 38-2 De Smet
• Lake Preston School District 38-3 Lake Preston
• Madison Central School District 39-2 Madison
• Hanson School District 30-1 Alexandria
• Bridgewater-Emery 30-3 Bridgewater
• Montrose School District 43-2 Montrose

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