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Colorado Schools Close Doors Amidst Heavy Snowfall
6 May
Summary
- Heavy, wet snow blanketed Colorado, leading to widespread school closures.
- Mountain areas received up to 20 inches of snow, with more expected.
- Major school districts and universities canceled classes and events.
Heavy, wet snowfall prompted numerous school and university closures across Colorado on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. The storm brought significant accumulations, with some mountain areas receiving as much as 15 to 20 inches of snow overnight, and further snowfall expected into the afternoon.
Major school districts, including Denver Public Schools, Aurora Public Schools, and Jeffco Public Schools, announced full class cancellations. Douglas County and Boulder Valley school districts also closed their doors. Poudre School District in Northern Colorado stated its closure on May 6 would not be a remote learning day.
Colorado State University closed its campus for the day, with its final spring semester classes scheduled for Friday. The university also cordoned off its iconic Oval due to safety concerns from snow-laden tree branches, planning further assessment for Wednesday.
University campuses, including the University of Denver and the University of Colorado Boulder, announced closures for Wednesday. CU Boulder noted that few students were present on campus, as final exams had concluded the previous week. These closures meant the immediate cessation of classes and campus events, with challenging travel conditions persisting.
