Ridgway, Colorado

Will Ridgway School District No. R-2 of the county of Ouray a 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 Ridgway School District No. R-2 of the county of Ouray a 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)626-4320.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Ouray School District No. R-1 of the county of Ouray and Ouray
• Telluride School District No. R-1 Telluride
• Montrose County School District Re-1J Montrose
• Silverton School District No. 1 in the county of San Juan Silverton
• Hinsdale County School District No. Re-1 Lake City
• Norwood School District No. R-2J Norwood
• Delta County Joint District No. 50 Delta
• West End School District No. Re-2 Nucla

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