Gunnison, Colorado

Will Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Gunnison County averages 126.9 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 13°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. Bitter wind chills can close schools here too.

Where to check for an official closing

Only Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J 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)641-7760.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Aspen School District No. 1 in the county of Pitkin and Sta Aspen
• Hinsdale County School District No. Re-1 Lake City
• Creede School District Creede
• Buena Vista School District No. R-31 Buena Vista
• Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 Carbondale
• Ouray School District No. R-1 of the county of Ouray and Ouray
• Ridgway School District No. R-2 of the county of Ouray a Ridgway
• Mountain Valley School District No. Re 1 Saguache

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