Parker, South Dakota

Will Parker School District 60-4 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Turner County averages 38.7 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 20.5°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 Parker School District 60-4 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)297-3456.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Centerville School District 60-1 Centerville
• Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 Irene
• Marion School District 60-3 Marion
• Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6 Viborg
• Lennox School District 41-4 Lennox
• Canistota School District 43-1 Canistota
• Freeman School District 33-1 Freeman
• West Central School District 49-7 Hartford

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