Forestburg, South Dakota

Will Sanborn Central School District 55-5 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Sanborn County averages 27.3 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 18.8°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 Sanborn Central School District 55-5 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)495-4183.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Woonsocket School District 55-4 Woonsocket
• Mitchell School District 17-2 Mitchell
• Mount Vernon School District 17-3 Mount Vernon
• Huron School District 02-2 Huron
• Iroquois School District 02-3 Iroquois
• Wessington Springs School District 36-2 Wessington Springs
• Plankinton School District 01-1 Plankinton
• Hanson School District 30-1 Alexandria

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