Leadville, Colorado

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

How much snow it takes here

Lake County averages 159.2 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 17.4°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 Lake 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 (719)486-6800.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Park County School District No. Re-2 Fairplay
• Summit School District No. Re 1 Frisco
• Buena Vista School District No. R-31 Buena Vista
• Aspen School District No. 1 in the county of Pitkin and Sta Aspen
• Eagle County School District No. Re 50 Eagle
• Platte Canyon School District No. 1 of the county of Park Bailey
• Salida School District No. R-32 Salida
• West Grand School District No. 1 Kremmling

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