Buena Vista, Colorado

Will Buena Vista School District No. R-31 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Chaffee County averages 54.5 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 25.3°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 Buena Vista School District No. R-31 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)395-7099.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Salida School District No. R-32 Salida
• Park County School District No. Re-2 Fairplay
• Lake County School District No. R-1 Leadville
• Fremont Re-3 Cotopaxi
• Summit School District No. Re 1 Frisco
• Mountain Valley School District No. Re 1 Saguache
• Aspen School District No. 1 in the county of Pitkin and Sta Aspen
• Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the county of Park Bailey

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