Waubay, South Dakota

Will Waubay School District 18-3 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Day County averages 42.4 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 14.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 9 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 Waubay School District 18-3 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)947-4529.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Webster Area 18-5 Webster
• Summit School District 54-6 Summit
• Florence School District 14-1 Florence
• Sisseton School District 54-2 Sisseton
• Wilmot School District 54-7 Wilmot
• Waverly School District 14-5 Waverly
• Henry School District 14-2 Henry
• Watertown School District 14-4 Watertown

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