Webster, South Dakota

Will Webster Area 18-5 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 Webster Area 18-5 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)345-3548.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Waubay School District 18-3 Waubay
• Florence School District 14-1 Florence
• Langford Area 45-5 Langford
• Henry School District 14-2 Henry
• Summit School District 54-6 Summit
• Clark School District 12-2 Clark
• Britton-Hecla School District 45-4 Britton
• Sisseton School District 54-2 Sisseton

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