Murdo, South Dakota

Will Jones County School District 37-3 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Jones County averages 48.1 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 23.2°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 Jones County School District 37-3 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)669-2297.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• White River School District 47-1 White River
• Stanley County School District 57-1 Fort Pierre
• Todd County School District 66-1 Mission
• Pierre School District 32-2 Pierre
• Lyman School District 42-1 Presho
• Kadoka Area School District 35-2 Kadoka
• Haakon School District 27-1 Philip
• Winner School District 59-2 Winner

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