Mount Vernon, South Dakota

Will Mount Vernon School District 17-3 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Davison County averages 39.1 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 20.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 7 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 Mount Vernon School District 17-3 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)236-5237.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Ethan School District 17-1 Ethan
• Mitchell School District 17-2 Mitchell
• Plankinton School District 01-1 Plankinton
• Corsica-Stickney 21-3 Corsica
• Sanborn Central School District 55-5 Forestburg
• Woonsocket School District 55-4 Woonsocket
• Armour School District 21-1 Armour
• Parkston School District 33-3 Parkston

Forecast details: National Weather Service FSD office, point forecast for Mount Vernon. How we calculate the chance.