Leola, South Dakota

Will Leola School District 44-2 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

McPherson County averages 45.2 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 14.5°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 Leola School District 44-2 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)439-3477.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Eureka School District 44-1 Eureka
• Ipswich Public School District 22-6 Ipswich
• Frederick Area School District 06-2 Frederick
• Edmunds Central School District 22-5 Roscoe
• Aberdeen School District 06-1 Aberdeen
• Warner School District 06-5 Warner
• Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 Faulkton
• Northwestern Area School District 56-7 Mellette

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