Telluride, Colorado

Will Telluride School District No. R-1 have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

San Juan County averages 171.4 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 15.4°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. Bitter wind chills can close schools here too.

Where to check for an official closing

Only Telluride School District No. 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)728-6617.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Silverton School District No. 1 in the county of San Juan Silverton
• Ouray School District No. R-1 of the county of Ouray and Ouray
• Ridgway School District No. R-2 of the county of Ouray a Ridgway
• Norwood School District No. R-2J Norwood
• Hinsdale County School District No. Re-1 Lake City
• Montrose County School District Re-1J Montrose
• Durango School District No. 9-R Durango
• Bayfield School District No. 10Jt-R Bayfield

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