Grand Junction, Colorado

Will Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Mesa County averages 12.9 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 31.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 2 inches of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute.

Where to check for an official closing

Only Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 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)254-5100.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• De Beque Joint District No. 49 of the counties of Mesa and De Beque
• Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the county of Mesa Collbran
• Delta County Joint District No. 50 Delta
• Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the county of Garfi Parachute
• West End School District No. Re-2 Nucla
• Garfield School District No. Re-2 Rifle
• Montrose County School District Re-1J Montrose
• Norwood School District No. R-2J Norwood

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