Tea, South Dakota

Will Tea Area School District 41-5 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Lincoln County averages 37.8 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 19.1°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 Tea Area School District 41-5 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)498-2700.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Canton School District 41-1 Canton
• Harrisburg School District 41-2 Harrisburg
• Lennox School District 41-4 Lennox
• Sioux Falls School District 49-5 Sioux Falls
• West Central School District 49-7 Hartford
• Tri-Valley School District 49-6 Colton
• Parker School District 60-4 Parker
• Brandon Valley School District 49-2 Brandon

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