Plankinton, South Dakota

Will Plankinton School District 01-1 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Aurora County averages 38.4 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 20.4°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 Plankinton School District 01-1 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)942-7453.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• White Lake School District 01-3 White Lake
• Mount Vernon School District 17-3 Mount Vernon
• Corsica-Stickney 21-3 Corsica
• Wessington Springs School District 36-2 Wessington Springs
• Woonsocket School District 55-4 Woonsocket
• Armour School District 21-1 Armour
• Mitchell School District 17-2 Mitchell
• Kimball School District 07-2 Kimball

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