Bonesteel, South Dakota

Will South Central 26-5 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Gregory County averages 42.2 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 23.2°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 South Central 26-5 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)654-2314.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Burke School District 26-2 Burke
• Gregory School District 26-4 Gregory
• Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 Platte
• Andes Central School District 11-1 Lake Andes
• Wagner Community School District 11-4 Wagner
• Armour School District 21-1 Armour
• Corsica-Stickney 21-3 Corsica
• Kimball School District 07-2 Kimball

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