Wessington Springs, South Dakota

Will Wessington Springs School District 36-2 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Jerauld County averages 44.2 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 19.2°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 Wessington Springs School District 36-2 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)539-9311.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Woonsocket School District 55-4 Woonsocket
• Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6 Wolsey
• Plankinton School District 01-1 Plankinton
• White Lake School District 01-3 White Lake
• Huron School District 02-2 Huron
• Sanborn Central School District 55-5 Forestburg
• Mount Vernon School District 17-3 Mount Vernon
• Kimball School District 07-2 Kimball

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