La Junta, Colorado
Will East Otero School District No. R1 have a snow day?
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How much snow it takes here
Otero County averages 26.6 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 32.8°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 East Otero School District No. R1 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)384-6900.
District facts
| Students | 1,355 |
| Schools | 4 |
| Teachers | 92 |
| Grades | Kindergarten to 12 |
| Area type | Town |
| County | Otero County, CO |
| District office | 301 Raton Avenue, La Junta |
| Phone | (719)384-6900 |
From the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data (2022–23 school year).
Nearby districts
- Cheraw School District No. 31 in the county of Otero and S Cheraw
- Rocky Ford School District No. R2 Rocky Ford
- Swink School District No. 33 in the county of Otero and St Swink
- Crowley County School District No. Re-1-J Ordway
- Las Animas School District No. Re-1 Las Animas
- Manzanola Joint District No. 3J of the counties of Otero a Manzanola
- McClave School District No. Re-2 Mc Clave
- Karval School District No. Re 23 Karval
Forecast details: National Weather Service PUB office, point forecast for La Junta. How we calculate the chance.