Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Will Sioux Falls School District 49-5 have a snow day?
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How much snow it takes here
Minnehaha County averages 44.5 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 20.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 8 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 Sioux Falls School District 49-5 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)367-7900.
District facts
| Students | 25,123 |
| Schools | 43 |
| Teachers | 1,683 |
| Grades | Pre-K to 12 |
| Area type | City |
| County | Minnehaha County, SD |
| District office | 201 E 38Th St, Sioux Falls |
| Phone | (605)367-7900 |
From the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data (2022–23 school year).
Nearby districts
- Baltic School District 49-1 Baltic
- Brandon Valley School District 49-2 Brandon
- Dell Rapids School District 49-3 Dell Rapids
- Garretson School District 49-4 Garretson
- Tri-Valley School District 49-6 Colton
- West Central School District 49-7 Hartford
- Harrisburg School District 41-2 Harrisburg
- Tea Area School District 41-5 Tea
Forecast details: National Weather Service FSD office, point forecast for Sioux Falls. How we calculate the chance.