Ouray, Colorado

Will Ouray School District No. R-1 of the county of Ouray and have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Ouray County averages 85.4 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 25.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 11 inches of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute.

Where to check for an official closing

Only Ouray School District No. R-1 of the county of Ouray and 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)325-4505.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Ridgway School District No. R-2 of the county of Ouray a Ridgway
• Telluride School District No. R-1 Telluride
• Silverton School District No. 1 in the county of San Juan Silverton
• Hinsdale County School District No. Re-1 Lake City
• Montrose County School District Re-1J Montrose
• Norwood School District No. R-2J Norwood
• Creede School District Creede
• Durango School District No. 9-R Durango

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