Blanca, Colorado

Will Sierra Grande School District No. R-30 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Costilla County averages 49 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 20.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 8 inches 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 Sierra Grande School District No. R-30 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)379-3259.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Centennial School District No. R-1 San Luis
• Primero Reorganized School District No. 2 Weston
• Alamosa School District No. Re-11J Alamosa
• La Veta School District Re-2 La Veta
• Sanford School District No. 6 in the county of Conejos and Sanford
• Sangre de Cristo School District No. Re-22J Mosca
• North Conejos School District No. Re1J La Jara
• South Conejos School District No. Re10 Antonito

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