Thornton, Colorado
Will Adams 12 Five Star Schools have a snow day?
Chance of a snow day
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Delay or closing
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How much snow it takes here
Broomfield County averages 68.1 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 33.6°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.
Where to check for an official closing
Only Adams 12 Five Star Schools 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 (720)972-4000.
District facts
| Students | 35,747 |
| Schools | 55 |
| Teachers | 2,015 |
| Grades | Pre-K to 12 |
| Area type | Suburb |
| County | Broomfield County, CO |
| District office | 1500 E 128Th Avenue, Thornton |
| Phone | (720)972-4000 |
From the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data (2022–23 school year).
Nearby districts
- Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 Boulder
- School District 27J Brighton
- St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J Longmont
- Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1 Gilcrest
- Weld re-8 schools Fort Lupton
- Westminster Public Schools Westminster
- Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St Denver
- School District N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo Commerce City
Forecast details: National Weather Service BOU office, point forecast for Thornton. How we calculate the chance.