Cotopaxi, Colorado

Will Fremont Re-3 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Fremont County averages 58.1 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 30.9°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 Fremont Re-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 (719)942-4131.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Fremont Re-1 Canon City
• Fremont Re-2 Florence
• Salida School District No. R-32 Salida
• Custer County School District Consolidate 1 Westcliffe
• Moffat School District No. 2 in the county of Saguache and Moffat
• Mountain Valley School District No. Re 1 Saguache
• Cripple Creek-Victor School District No. Re-1 Cripple Creek
• Buena Vista School District No. R-31 Buena Vista

Forecast details: National Weather Service PUB office, point forecast for Cotopaxi. How we calculate the chance.