Golden, Colorado

Will Jefferson County School District No. R-1 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Jefferson County averages 122.5 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 30°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 Jefferson County School District No. R-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 (303)982-6500.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the county of Park Bailey
• Westminster Public Schools Westminster
• Sheridan School District No. 2 Englewood
• School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C Denver
• Englewood School District No. 1 in the county of Arapahoe Englewood
• Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St Denver
• Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe Littleton
• School District N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo Commerce City

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