Wakpala, South Dakota

Will Smee School District 15-3 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Corson County averages 40.3 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 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 Smee School District 15-3 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)845-3040.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• McIntosh School District 15-1 Mcintosh
• McLaughlin School District 15-2 Mclaughlin
• Mobridge-Pollock 62-6 Mobridge
• Herreid School District 10-1 Herreid
• Selby Area School District 62-5 Selby
• Timber Lake School District 20-3 Timber Lake
• Hoven School District 53-2 Hoven
• Gettysburg School District 53-1 Gettysburg

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