Agate, Colorado

Will Agate School District No. 300 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Elbert County averages 62 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 28.5°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.

Where to check for an official closing

Only Agate School District No. 300 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)764-2741.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Big Sandy School District No. 100J Simla
• School District No. C-2 in the county of Elbert and State of Kiowa
• Deer Trail School District No. 26J Deer Trail
• Limon School District No. Re 4J Limon
• Byers School District No. 32J Byers
• Strasburg School District 31J Strasburg
• Woodlin School District No. R-104 Woodrow
• Calhan District No. RJ1 Calhan

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