Lake Preston, South Dakota
Will Lake Preston School District 38-3 have a snow day?
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How much snow it takes here
Kingsbury County averages 41.5 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 17.3°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 Lake Preston School District 38-3 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)847-4455.
District facts
| Students | 187 |
| Schools | 3 |
| Teachers | 20 |
| Grades | Pre-K to 12 |
| Area type | Rural |
| County | Kingsbury County, SD |
| District office | 300 1St St Ne, Lake Preston |
| Phone | (605)847-4455 |
From the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data (2022–23 school year).
Nearby districts
- Arlington School District 38-1 Arlington
- De Smet School District 38-2 De Smet
- Iroquois School District 02-3 Iroquois
- Oldham - Ramona School District 39-5 Ramona
- Hamlin School District 28-3 Hayti
- Willow Lake School District 12-3 Willow Lake
- Howard School District 48-3 Howard
- Madison Central School District 39-2 Madison
Forecast details: National Weather Service FSD office, point forecast for Lake Preston. How we calculate the chance.