Kit Carson, Colorado

Will Kit Carson School District No. R-1 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Cheyenne County averages 18.1 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 about 3 inches of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute.

Where to check for an official closing

Only Kit Carson 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 (719)962-3219.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5 Cheyenne Wells
• Kiowa County School District No. Re-1 Eads
• Hi-Plains R-23 Seibert
• School District No. R-4 in the county of Kit Carson and Stat Stratton
• Arriba-Flagler Consolidated School District No. 20 Flagler
• Fowler School District No. R4J Fowler
• Wiley School District No. Re-13 Jt Wiley
• McClave School District No. Re-2 Mc Clave

Forecast details: National Weather Service GLD office, point forecast for Kit Carson. How we calculate the chance.