A late spring snowstorm has caused widespread school closures across Colorado on May 6, affecting major districts such as Denver Public Schools and higher education institutions like Colorado State University.
According to reports, classes are canceled at Colorado State University due to safety concerns stemming from hazardous travel conditions. The storm has prompted the closure of several other districts, including Poudre, Thompson, and Weld RE-4, which also announced cancellations for the same day.
This storm follows a winter storm warning that was in effect from 8 p.m. Tuesday until 3 p.m. Wednesday for the Denver metro area. Over 120 closings and delays were reported statewide, impacting not only schools but also universities and local government services.
Key closures include:
- Denver Public Schools canceled classes due to severe weather.
- Poudre School District closed its schools because of unsafe travel conditions.
- Classes at Front Range Community College were canceled, although online courses continued as scheduled.
- Littleton Public Schools announced its closure due to inclement weather.
- JeffCo Public Schools also reported a closure for the day.
The storm has resulted in significant disruptions; sources indicate that over 28,000 Xcel Energy customers were without power, and flight delays at Denver International Airport reached around 500. Forecasts predicted between 5 to 8 inches of snow along the I-25 Corridor and up to 12 inches near the foothills.
Officials have not provided specific timelines for when normal operations will resume in affected areas. As communities assess the damage and safety concerns from the storm, updates will likely follow regarding recovery efforts and potential future weather impacts.
