Rocky Ford, Colorado
Will Rocky Ford School District No. R2 have a snow day?
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How much snow it takes here
Otero County averages 26.6 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 32.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 3 inches of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute.
Where to check for an official closing
Only Rocky Ford School District No. R2 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 (719)254-7423.
District facts
| Students | 632 |
| Schools | 3 |
| Teachers | 52 |
| Grades | Pre-K to 12 |
| Area type | Town |
| County | Otero County, CO |
| District office | 601 South 8Th Street, Rocky Ford |
| Phone | (719)254-7423 |
From the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data (2022–23 school year).
Nearby districts
- Cheraw School District No. 31 in the county of Otero and S Cheraw
- East Otero School District No. R1 La Junta
- Swink School District No. 33 in the county of Otero and St Swink
- Manzanola Joint District No. 3J of the counties of Otero a Manzanola
- Crowley County School District No. Re-1-J Ordway
- Las Animas School District No. Re-1 Las Animas
- Karval School District No. Re 23 Karval
- Edison Joint District No. 54 of the counties of El Paso and Yoder
Forecast details: National Weather Service PUB office, point forecast for Rocky Ford. How we calculate the chance.