BVSD, SVVSD School Delays/Closures, Extreme Cold Warning

BOULDER, CO -- Boulder Valley School District will be operating on a two-hour delay this morning. This means that school buses will pick up students at their normal stops two hours later than usual, and that classes will all begin two hours later than usual, regardless of typical starting times. Morning preschool, morning half-day kindergarten, kindergarten enrichment classes and kindergarten enrichment lunch will be cancelled today. All before-school care is also canceled.

All St. Vrain Valley School District schools are open and operating on a normal schedule today. Nonetheless, the district reminds parents that if weather conditions are unsafe for your student to attend school in your particular area, you may contact the school to ask for an excused absence.

It's COLD out there! Here's a few temps around the region as of 5:45 AM - most locations are BELOW ZERO! #COwx pic.twitter.com/5oHyXIEqGH
— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) February 7, 2019

The National Weather Service has issued a statement warning area residents about extreme cold conditions this morning. With windchill, some area temperatures are currently 20 to 30 degrees below zero. Frostbite on exposed skin can occur in less than 30 minutes. Be sure to cover your face if you head outdoors, wear multiple layers of clothing on your body, and have an outer, windproof shell

It's very cold out this morning! If headed outdoors, be sure to dress warmly in several layers of clothing, and include a hat, gloves/mittens, & winter coat. If left unprotected, frostbite can occur in less than 30 minutes. #COwx pic.twitter.com/1dI8bVplf9
— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) February 7, 2019

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