Aspen, Colorado

Will Aspen School District No. 1 in the county of Pitkin and Sta have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Pitkin County averages 182 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 21.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at a foot or more 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 Aspen School District No. 1 in the county of Pitkin and Sta 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 (970)925-3760.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 Carbondale
• Eagle County School District No. Re 50 Eagle
• Lake County School District No. R-1 Leadville
• Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J Gunnison
• Buena Vista School District No. R-31 Buena Vista
• Park County School District No. Re-2 Fairplay
• Summit School District No. Re 1 Frisco
• West Grand School District No. 1 Kremmling

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