Idaho Springs, Colorado

Will Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Gilpin County averages 162.5 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 25.8°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.

Where to check for an official closing

Only Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 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 (303)567-3850.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Gilpin County School District No. Re-1 Black Hawk
• Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the county of Park Bailey
• Jefferson County School District No. R-1 Golden
• Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 Boulder
• Westminster Public Schools Westminster
• Sheridan School District No. 2 Englewood
• Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe Littleton
• School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C Denver

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