Penasco, New Mexico
Will PENASCO INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS have a snow day?
Chance of a snow day
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How much snow it takes here
Taos County averages 78.5 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 25.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 10 inches of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute.
Where to check for an official closing
Only PENASCO INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 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 (575)587-2230.
District facts
| Students | 284 |
| Schools | 3 |
| Teachers | 11 |
| Grades | Pre-K to 12 |
| Area type | Rural |
| County | Taos County, NM |
| District office | 13 School Rd, Penasco |
| Phone | (575)587-2230 |
From the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data (2022–23 school year).
Nearby districts
- QUESTA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS Questa
- TAOS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS Taos
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- MORA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS Mora
- ESPANOLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS Espanola
- POJOAQUE VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Santa Fe
- SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Santa Fe
- PECOS INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS Pecos
Forecast details: National Weather Service ABQ office, point forecast for Penasco. How we calculate the chance.