Denver Snow Day Predictor: Will Denver Schools Close Tomorrow?
Denver's biggest snowstorms are upslope storms that pile snow against the Front Range, and March is on average the city's snowiest month.
Strong sun and dry air often melt the roads within a day, so Denver-area districts tend to close for the heavy, fast-falling storms rather than for a few inches overnight.
Denver Public Schools and the neighboring suburban districts (Jeffco, Cherry Creek, Douglas County, Aurora) each make their own call.
Forecast data may be out of date. We're working on it; check your local forecast too.
Denver snow day chances
Denver, CO
Friday
Unlikely
<1%
chance of a snow day
<1% chance of a delay
Monday
Unlikely
<1%
chance of a snow day
<1% chance of a delay
Overnight snow 0.0"Usually closes at 6"
- No meaningful snow or ice in the forecast for Friday morning.
- Denver usually needs about 6" to close schools (normal snowfall 49" a year).
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How much snow closes school in Denver?
Denver gets about 49" of snow in a normal year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, averaged from 6 nearby stations including Denver-Stapleton, Denver Water Dept, Northglenn). Based on that, our model treats about 6" of overnight snow as the point where a closure becomes a coin flip. Less than half of that rarely closes schools here; one and a half times that usually does.
DenverOther placesModel estimate from NOAA normal snowfall
Denver average snowfall by month
Winter weather alerts and forecaster notes for Denver
No winter storm, ice or cold alerts from the National Weather Service are in effect for Denver right now.
NWS Denver/Boulder CO · Key Messages
- Above normal temperatures and dry conditions will prevail through Friday, followed by more seasonable temperatures this weekend into next week.
- Chances for rain and snow showers across the high country this weekend, with a few showers possible over the eastern plains.
- A more active storm track next week?
Excerpt from the National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO Area Forecast Discussion, issued Nov 12, 5:15 PM MST. Read the full discussion.
Denver 7-day snow forecast
No snow in the 7-day forecast for Denver right now.
Denver's biggest snow days last winter (2025–26)
Daily snowfallSource: NOAA GHCN-Daily
In the 2025–26 winter, NOAA's Denver-Stapleton station (1 km from Denver) recorded24.7" of snow. Its biggest single-day totals:
| Date | Snowfall |
|---|---|
| Fri, Mar 6, 2026 | 5" |
| Fri, Apr 17, 2026 | 3" |
| Wed, May 6, 2026 | 3" |
| Wed, Dec 3, 2025 | 2.8" |
| Thu, Dec 4, 2025 | 2.5" |
Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily, station USW00023062.
Denver school districts: where closings are announced
These districts make the official call for schools around Denver. Their websites post closings and delays first:
Snow day chances near Denver
| Place | Distance | Friday | Usually closes at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora, CO | 9 mi | <1% | 6" |
| Commerce, CO | 10 mi | <1% | 5" |
| Thornton, CO | 11 mi | <1% | 6" |
| Centennial, CO | 12 mi | <1% | 6" |
| Wheat Ridge, CO | 12 mi | <1% | 7" |
| Westminster, CO | 13 mi | <1% | 6" |
| Lakewood, CO | 13 mi | <1% | 7" |
| Littleton, CO | 14 mi | <1% | 6" |
Snow day pages for other cities
Denver snow day FAQ
Will Denver schools close tomorrow?
Our current estimate for Denver is <1% for a snow day and <1% for a delay on Friday, and <1% for a snow day on Monday. No meaningful snow or ice in the forecast for Friday morning. This is an estimate, not an announcement: check your district for the official decision.
How much snow does it take to close schools in Denver?
Based on Denver's normal snowfall of about 49 inches a year, our model puts the closing point at about 6" of snow falling overnight. Ice, heavy wet snow, timing during the morning commute and active winter storm warnings can lower that.
How much snow did Denver get last winter?
NOAA's Denver-Stapleton station recorded 24.7 inches in the 2025–26 winter. The biggest single day was Mar 6, 2026 with 5 inches.
Where do Denver schools announce snow days?
Each district posts closings and delays on its own website and alert system: Denver Public Schools, Jeffco Public Schools, Cherry Creek School District. Local TV stations also carry closing lists.