Yankton, South Dakota

Will Yankton School District 63-3 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Yankton County averages 38.2 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 22.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 7 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 Yankton School District 63-3 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)665-3998.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Gayville-Volin School District 63-1 Gayville
• Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 Irene
• Menno School District 33-2 Menno
• Scotland School District 04-3 Scotland
• Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6 Viborg
• Freeman School District 33-1 Freeman
• Bon Homme School District 04-2 Tyndall
• Centerville School District 60-1 Centerville

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