Estes Park, Colorado

Will Estes Park School District R-3 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Boulder County averages 169.6 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 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 Estes Park School District R-3 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)586-2361.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Thompson School District R-2J Loveland
• Poudre School District R-1 Fort Collins
• St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J Longmont
• Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 Boulder
• East Grand School District No. 2 Granby
• Gilpin County School District No. Re-1 Black Hawk
• Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-4 Windsor
• Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 Idaho Springs

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