- 12 a.m.: City of Durango, CDOT, and La Plata County snowplow drivers work to keep roads clear.
- 4 a.m.: Officials from multiple agencies, such as CDOT, LPEA, City, and County, communicate with the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and assess the risks to public safety due to weather. OEM calls DSD's Safety Director with a recommendation regarding school closures.
- 4:30 a.m.: Multiple district staff members report on road conditions. This includes the Transportation Director and staff who commute from remote areas or those who arrive at schools very early.
- 5 a.m.: The district's Superintendent and Safety Director make the call on whether to close schools for a Snow Day. This decision is based on input from over 100 experts and direct evidence from road reports.
- If there is a Snow Day closure — by 5:30 a.m.: The Communication Department shares Snow Day closure information with families and the public via text, voicemail, email, social media channels, the district website, and local media outlets.
- If schools are open — 5:45 a.m.: No communication is sent. Buses begin running normally at 5:45 a.m. School district Facilities crews clear school roads, parking lots, and sidewalks.
You can find more details in our Snow Day Frequently Asked Questions.
