Black Hawk, Colorado

Will Gilpin County School District No. Re-1 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Gilpin County averages 162.5 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 25.8°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 Gilpin County School District No. Re-1 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 (720)562-3102.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 Idaho Springs
• Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 Boulder
• Jefferson County School District No. R-1 Golden
• Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the county of Park Bailey
• Westminster Public Schools Westminster
• East Grand School District No. 2 Granby
• St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J Longmont
• Sheridan School District No. 2 Englewood

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