Platte, South Dakota

Will Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Charles Mix County averages 35 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 24.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 6 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 Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 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)337-3391.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Andes Central School District 11-1 Lake Andes
• Wagner Community School District 11-4 Wagner
• South Central 26-5 Bonesteel
• White Lake School District 01-3 White Lake
• Kimball School District 07-2 Kimball
• Corsica-Stickney 21-3 Corsica
• Plankinton School District 01-1 Plankinton
• Burke School District 26-2 Burke

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