Parkston, South Dakota

Will Parkston School District 33-3 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Hutchinson County averages 38.6 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 21.3°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 Parkston School District 33-3 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)928-3368.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Freeman School District 33-1 Freeman
• Menno School District 33-2 Menno
• Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5 Tripp
• Ethan School District 17-1 Ethan
• Hanson School District 30-1 Alexandria
• Mitchell School District 17-2 Mitchell
• Scotland School District 04-3 Scotland
• Armour School District 21-1 Armour

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