Fort Collins, Colorado

Will Poudre School District R-1 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Larimer County averages 138.8 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 25.2°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.

Where to check for an official closing

Only Poudre 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)482-7420.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Thompson School District R-2J Loveland
• Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-4 Windsor
• Weld County School District No. Re-9 Ault
• Weld County School District No. Re-5J Milliken
• Weld County School District No. Re-2 Eaton
• St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J Longmont
• Estes Park School District R-3 Estes Park
• Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1 Gilcrest

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