Walden, Colorado

Will North Park School District R-1 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Jackson County averages 73.5 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 16°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 North Park School District 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 (970)723-3300.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2 Steamboat Springs
• West Grand School District No. 1 Kremmling
• East Grand School District No. 2 Granby
• South Routt School District No. Re 3 Oak Creek
• Estes Park School District R-3 Estes Park
• Hayden School District No. Re 1 Hayden
• Poudre School District R-1 Fort Collins
• Summit School District No. Re 1 Frisco

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