Spearfish, South Dakota

Will Spearfish School District 40-2 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Lawrence County averages 168.9 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 28°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at a foot or more of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute.

Where to check for an official closing

Only Spearfish School District 40-2 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)717-1229.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1 Lead
• Belle Fourche School District 09-1 Belle Fourche
• Meade School District 46-1 Sturgis
• Newell School District 09-2 Newell
• Hill City School District 51-2 Hill City
• Rapid City Area School District 51-4 Rapid City
• Custer School District 16-1 Custer
• Elk Mountain School District 16-2 Edgemont

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