A late spring snowstorm has caused widespread school closures across Colorado, affecting major districts and universities. Classes are canceled at Colorado State University on May 6 due to hazardous travel conditions.
Over 120 closings and delays were reported for May 6, impacting schools, universities, nonprofits, and local government. The Denver metro area faced a winter storm warning from 8 p.m. Tuesday to 3 p.m. Wednesday. Forecasts predict between 5 to 8 inches of snow along the I-25 Corridor, with higher totals possible near the foothills.
Key school closures:
- Poudre, Thompson, and Weld RE-4 school districts closed due to safety concerns.
- Denver Public Schools canceled classes because of severe weather.
- Littleton Public Schools announced it will be closed due to inclement weather conditions.
- Boulder Valley School District also announced it would be closed.
- Aurora Public Schools and JeffCo Public Schools reported similar closures.
Classes at Front Range Community College were canceled for in-person students, but online courses continued as scheduled. Additionally, classes are canceled at Red Feather Lakes Elementary, Stove Prairie Elementary, and Livermore Elementary due to unsafe transportation conditions.
The storm has also caused significant disruptions at Denver International Airport, with around 500 flight delays reported. At least 28,166 Xcel Energy customers were without power as a result of the storm.
Officials have not provided a clear timeline for when conditions will improve. However, local authorities are urging residents to stay safe and avoid unnecessary travel during the storm.
