Watertown, South Dakota

Will Watertown School District 14-4 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Codington County averages 33.9 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 15.2°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 Watertown School District 14-4 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)882-6312.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Florence School District 14-1 Florence
• Henry School District 14-2 Henry
• Waverly School District 14-5 Waverly
• Castlewood School District 28-1 Castlewood
• Hamlin School District 28-3 Hayti
• Estelline School District 28-2 Estelline
• Summit School District 54-6 Summit
• Deuel School District 19-4 Clear Lake

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