Lake City, Colorado

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

How much snow it takes here

Hinsdale County averages 113.1 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 16.2°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 Hinsdale 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 (970)944-2314.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Ouray School District No. R-1 of the county of Ouray and Ouray
• Silverton School District No. 1 in the county of San Juan Silverton
• Creede School District Creede
• Ridgway School District No. R-2 of the county of Ouray a Ridgway
• Telluride School District No. R-1 Telluride
• Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J Gunnison
• Montrose County School District Re-1J Montrose
• Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt Pagosa Springs

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