Sturgis, South Dakota
Will Meade School District 46-1 have a snow day?
Chance of a snow day
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How much snow it takes here
Meade County averages 45.1 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 21.9°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 Meade School District 46-1 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)347-2523.
District facts
| Students | 3,058 |
| Schools | 11 |
| Teachers | 215 |
| Grades | Pre-K to 12 |
| Area type | Rural |
| County | Meade County, SD |
| District office | 1230 Douglas St, Sturgis |
| Phone | (605)347-2523 |
From the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data (2022–23 school year).
Nearby districts
- Faith School District 46-2 Faith
- Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1 Lead
- Newell School District 09-2 Newell
- Spearfish School District 40-2 Spearfish
- Belle Fourche School District 09-1 Belle Fourche
- Rapid City Area School District 51-4 Rapid City
- Hill City School District 51-2 Hill City
- Douglas School District 51-1 Box Elder
Forecast details: National Weather Service UNR office, point forecast for Sturgis. How we calculate the chance.