Colstrip, Montana

Will Colstrip Elem have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Rosebud County averages 35.5 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 24°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 6 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 Colstrip Elem 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 (406)748-4699.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Ashland Elem Ashland
• Birney Elem Birney
• Colstrip H S Colstrip
• Forsyth Elem Forsyth
• Forsyth H S Forsyth
• Lame Deer Elem Lame Deer
• Lame Deer H S Lame Deer
• Rosebud K-12 Rosebud

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