Timber Lake, South Dakota
Will Timber Lake School District 20-3 have a snow day?
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How much snow it takes here
Dewey County averages 37.4 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 19.3°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 Timber Lake School District 20-3 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)865-3654.
District facts
| Students | 362 |
| Schools | 3 |
| Teachers | 38 |
| Grades | Pre-K to 12 |
| Area type | Rural |
| County | Dewey County, SD |
| District office | 500 Main St, Timber Lake |
| Phone | (605)865-3654 |
From the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data (2022–23 school year).
Nearby districts
- Eagle Butte School District 20-1 Eagle Butte
- McLaughlin School District 15-2 Mclaughlin
- McIntosh School District 15-1 Mcintosh
- Smee School District 15-3 Wakpala
- Dupree School District 64-2 Dupree
- Mobridge-Pollock 62-6 Mobridge
- Selby Area School District 62-5 Selby
- Faith School District 46-2 Faith
Forecast details: National Weather Service ABR office, point forecast for Timber Lake. How we calculate the chance.