Fort Pierre, South Dakota

Will Stanley County School District 57-1 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Stanley County averages 34.7 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 22.1°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 Stanley County School District 57-1 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)223-7741.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Pierre School District 32-2 Pierre
• Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3 Onida
• Lyman School District 42-1 Presho
• Jones County School District 37-3 Murdo
• Gettysburg School District 53-1 Gettysburg
• White River School District 47-1 White River
• Highmore-Harrold 34-2 Highmore
• Hoven School District 53-2 Hoven

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