Rifle, Colorado

Will Garfield School District No. Re-2 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Garfield County averages 36.5 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 25.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 6 inches of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute.

Where to check for an official closing

Only Garfield School District No. Re-2 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)665-7600.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• De Beque Joint District No. 49 of the counties of Mesa and De Beque
• Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the county of Garfi Parachute
• Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the county of Mesa Collbran
• Meeker School District Re1 Meeker
• Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 Carbondale
• Delta County Joint District No. 50 Delta
• Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 Grand Junction
• Eagle County School District No. Re 50 Eagle

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