Alamosa, Colorado

Will Alamosa School District No. Re-11J have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Alamosa County averages 31.1 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 20°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 Alamosa School District No. Re-11J 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)587-1600.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Sangre de Cristo School District No. Re-22J Mosca
• Sargent School District No. Re-33J Monte Vista
• Sanford School District No. 6 in the county of Conejos and Sanford
• North Conejos School District No. Re1J La Jara
• Monte Vista School District No. C-8 Monte Vista
• Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt. of the count Center
• South Conejos School District No. Re10 Antonito
• Sierra Grande School District No. R-30 Blanca

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