Colorado Springs, Colorado

Will Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

El Paso County averages 44.3 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 31°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 5 inches of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute.

Where to check for an official closing

Only Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an 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 (719)234-1200.

District facts

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

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• Edison Joint District No. 54 of the counties of El Paso and Yoder
• El Paso County Colorado School District 49 Peyton
• Ellicott School District No. 22 in the county of El Paso a Ellicott
• Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an Fountain
• Hanover School District No. 28 in the county of El Paso an Colorado Springs
• Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an Colorado Springs
• Miami-Yoder Joint District No. 60 of the counties of El Pas Rush
• Peyton School District No. 23 in the county of El Paso and Peyton
• School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of Colorado Springs

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