Willow Lake, South Dakota

Will Willow Lake School District 12-3 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Clark County averages 27.6 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 15.4°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 Willow Lake School District 12-3 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)625-5945.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Clark School District 12-2 Clark
• De Smet School District 38-2 De Smet
• Henry School District 14-2 Henry
• Iroquois School District 02-3 Iroquois
• Hamlin School District 28-3 Hayti
• Lake Preston School District 38-3 Lake Preston
• Florence School District 14-1 Florence
• Doland School District 56-2 Doland

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