Denver Weather School Closures: Severe weather conditions across the Denver metro area have led to numerous school closures and delayed openings on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. A heavy snowfall of up to 10 inches in some areas prompted the closures, with significant delays for others, as the region dealt with slick roads and reduced visibility.
Closures Across Denver-Area School Districts
Several school districts in the Denver metro area have announced full closures due to the snowstorm. These include major districts such as Bennett School District, Byers School District, and Elbert School District, which have canceled classes for the day. Other schools, including Regis Jesuit High School and St. Mary of Littleton Parish and School, have also closed their doors.
Delayed Openings and Adjusted Schedules
Many schools and institutions are operating on delayed schedules. For example, Arapahoe Community College in Castle Rock has delayed its opening until 10 a.m., while other institutions like Cherry Creek School District and Douglas County School District are operating with 90-minute delays. Additionally, many private schools across the region, such as Valor Christian High School and Denver Christian Schools, have pushed back start times by up to an hour and a half.
Closed Schools:
- Adams County School District 14
- Bennett School District
- Byers School District
- Elbert School District
- Elizabeth School District
- Deer Trail School District
- Regis Jesuit High School
- Crescent View Academy
- St. Mary of Littleton Parish and School
- Yuma School District
Delayed Openings:
- Arapahoe Community College – Delayed (Castle Rock, 10am start)
- Douglas County School District – 90-minute delay
- University of Colorado – Colorado Springs – Delayed
- Valor Christian High School – Delayed 1 hour, 20 minutes
- Denver Christian Schools – Late start at 10:00am
- Cherry Creek School District – 1 hour delay
- Arapahoe Library District – 1 hour delay
- St. Thomas More – Delayed 1 hour
- Southeast Christian School – Delayed 90 minutes
- Trinity Lutheran School (Franktown) – Delayed 1 hour, 30 minutes
Schools with “TBA” Status (To Be Announced):
- Adams 12 Five Star Schools
- Aurora Public Schools
- Boulder Valley School District
- Brighton (27J) School District
- Jeffco Public Schools
- Littleton Public Schools
- Mapleton Public Schools
- Poudre School District
- Regis University
- Sheridan School District
- St. Vrain Valley Schools
- Thompson School District
- University of Colorado – Boulder
- University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
- Weld RE-3J
- Weld RE-4
- Weld RE-8
- Westminster Public Schools
Open Schools:
- Auraria Campus
- Denver Public Schools
- Colorado Academy
- Community College of Aurora
- Front Range Community College
Weather Impact and Safety Concerns
CBS Colorado meteorologists issued a First Alert Weather Day, warning of 5 to 10 inches of snow in southeastern and southwestern portions of the metro area. The snow is expected to cause travel disruptions and hazardous road conditions, affecting both school schedules and government office hours.
Residents are urged to stay updated on local news and school websites for real-time closures and delays as the weather continues to impact the area. With more snow expected, school districts are closely monitoring the situation to ensure safety for students and staff.
