Colorado Schools Close and Delay Openings as Snowfall Reaches Denver Area
School Closures and Delays Announced
Several Colorado school districts closed or delayed operations on Wednesday as snow returned to the Front Range and Denver metro area. Colorado Springs District 11, Fremont RE-2 School District, Cañon City Schools, Academy District 20, and Pueblo District 60 closed for the day. Clear Creek School District RE-1, Platte Canyon District 1, Lewis-Palmer District 38, Gilpin County School District RE-1, and Miami-Yoder School District 60-JT issued delays for Wednesday morning.
Schools across multiple regions issued their announcements in response to winter weather conditions. The snowfall affected morning schedules throughout the affected districts. The closures and delays impacted students, staff, and families preparing for the midweek school day.
Snowfall and Weather Advisories
Winter weather conditions developed across the Denver metro area and eastern plains on Wednesday. Forecasters reported between 3 to 6 inches of snow in and around Denver. The storm marked one of the first significant snowfalls of the season.
A Winter Weather Advisory went into effect for the Denver region at midnight Wednesday and will last through Wednesday evening. The system is expected to produce 2 to 5 inches of snow before and during the morning commute. Higher totals are forecast for foothill areas west of Denver and the Palmer Divide to the south, where isolated amounts above 6 inches are possible.
Travel and Local Impacts
Winter travel conditions developed across Colorado's mountains and the eastern plains. Snow accumulation affected roads during peak morning travel hours. Authorities advised caution as drivers encountered slick surfaces across impacted regions.
The snowfall created the potential for Denver's first shovel-able accumulation of the season. Localized higher elevations saw more significant totals. Communities across the Front Range prepared for slower commutes and weather-related adjustments to daily routines.
Regional Weather Effects
The storm system continued to move through Colorado throughout the day. Snowfall levels varied by location, with western foothills receiving higher amounts than the central metro area. Residents were advised to monitor changing conditions as precipitation persisted into Wednesday evening.
The advisory and snowfall totals prompted operational changes for schools and organizations across the region. The combined effects of snow and early commuting hours contributed to widespread scheduling disruptions.