Cheyenne Wells, Colorado

Will Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Cheyenne County averages 18.1 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 30°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 3 inches of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute.

Where to check for an official closing

Only Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5 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)767-5866.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Kit Carson School District No. R-1 Kit Carson
• Kiowa County School District No. Re-2 Sheridan Lake
• Burlington Public School District No. RE-6J Burlington
• Bethune School District No. R- 5 Bethune
• School District No. R-4 in the county of Kit Carson and Stat Stratton
• Kiowa County School District No. Re-1 Eads
• Hi-Plains R-23 Seibert
• Wiley School District No. Re-13 Jt Wiley

Forecast details: National Weather Service GLD office, point forecast for Cheyenne Wells. How we calculate the chance.