Heavy Snowstorm Causes School Closures Across Colorado
Heavy Snowstorm Causes School Closures Across Colorado
Global · Published May 6, 2026
A significant spring snowstorm is impacting Colorado, particularly along the Front Range, with heavy, wet snow causing widespread school and business closures.
According to 9NEWS, the storm has prompted a Weather Impact Alert from Tuesday through early Thursday.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Denver metro area and surrounding foothills, predicting up to 8 inches of snow.

Why It's Important?

Major school districts, including Denver Public Schools, Aurora Public Schools, and Boulder Valley School District, have announced closures, affecting thousands of students and families. The University of Colorado Boulder and Colorado State University have also canceled in-person classes, emphasizing the storm's broad impact.

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