Colorado Snow Day Calculator

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Instant snow day predictions for schools across Colorado

Colorado School Closure Prediction Tool

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Colorado Snow Day Forecast Results

Colorado ZIP Code Coverage

Denver Metropolitan Area

8000180299

Boulder and Northern Front Range

8030180499

Northern Colorado

8050180799

Western and Southern Colorado

8080181699

For accurate Colorado Snow Day Calculator predictions, please enter a ZIP code from your region as snowfall can vary dramatically between mountain and urban areas

Colorado Snow Statistics & Information

Geographic Features

  • Rocky Mountains
  • Continental Divide
  • Front Range
  • San Juan Mountains
  • Colorado Plateau

Snow Statistics

Annual Average Snowfall

300 inches

Snow Days per Year

78 days

School Information

Average Snow Days

4 days/year

School Districts

178

Colorado Historical Snow Events

March 2003 Blizzard

2003-03-17

Snowfall: 31.8 inches

Second-largest snowfall in Denver history, widespread closures for a week

October 1997 Blizzard

1997-10-24

Snowfall: 21.9 inches

Early season storm paralyzed Front Range, extensive school closures

Holiday Blizzard of 2006

2006-12-20

Snowfall: 20.7 inches

Denver International Airport closed, schools closed before holiday break

Colorado Snow Facts

Colorado has the highest mean elevation of any U.S. state at 6,800 feet

Wolf Creek Ski Area averages 430 inches of snow annually, Colorado's highest

Denver's record single snowfall was 45.7 inches in December 1913

Colorado's unique 'upslope' storms can create intense snowfall in urban areas

The state has more than 30 ski resorts, most requiring significant snowfall for operation

Colorado schools often have different closure policies based on their elevation and location