Ipswich, South Dakota

Will Ipswich Public School District 22-6 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Edmunds County averages 41.3 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 16°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 Ipswich Public School District 22-6 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)426-6561.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Bowdle School District 22-1 Bowdle
• Edmunds Central School District 22-5 Roscoe
• Leola School District 44-2 Leola
• Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 Faulkton
• Aberdeen School District 06-1 Aberdeen
• Warner School District 06-5 Warner
• Northwestern Area School District 56-7 Mellette
• Frederick Area School District 06-2 Frederick

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