Dove Creek, Colorado

Will Dolores County School District RE-2J have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Dolores County averages 58.7 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 29.1°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.

Where to check for an official closing

Only Dolores County School District RE-2J 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)677-2522.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Dolores School District No. Re-4A Dolores
• Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 Cortez
• West End School District No. Re-2 Nucla
• Norwood School District No. R-2J Norwood
• Mancos School District Re-6 Mancos
• Telluride School District No. R-1 Telluride
• Durango School District No. 9-R Durango
• Ridgway School District No. R-2 of the county of Ouray a Ridgway

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