A significant late spring snowstorm led to widespread school closures across Colorado on May 6, 2026. Major districts including Denver Public Schools and Aurora Public Schools canceled classes due to hazardous weather conditions.
Key school closures:
- Denver Public Schools canceled all classes and events.
- Aurora Public Schools announced full closures for the day.
- Poudre School District stated it would not hold remote learning.
- Colorado State University and the University of Colorado Boulder also closed their campuses.
Weather reports indicated the storm could bring heavy, wet snow with accumulations of 5-8 inches for the I-25 Corridor. Areas near the foothills might see as much as 12 inches.
The Poudre School District commented, “Due to forecasted heavy wet snowfall and hazardous road conditions, all Poudre School District schools will be closed Wednesday, May 6. This will not be a remote learning day.” Colorado State University added that its Oval would close at 6 p.m. due to dangerous conditions.
Aurora Public Schools echoed similar concerns, stating, “Due to weather conditions, Aurora Public Schools and Pickens Technical College announced all schools will be closed Wednesday.” Officials have not confirmed whether any further disruptions will occur in the following days.
