Scotland, South Dakota

Will Scotland School District 04-3 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Bon Homme County averages 36.6 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 21.7°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 Scotland School District 04-3 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)583-2717.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Avon School District 04-1 Avon
• Bon Homme School District 04-2 Tyndall
• Menno School District 33-2 Menno
• Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5 Tripp
• Freeman School District 33-1 Freeman
• Parkston School District 33-3 Parkston
• Yankton School District 63-3 Yankton
• Bridgewater-Emery 30-3 Bridgewater

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