by North Forty News Staff | NorthFortyNews.com
Schools canceled, CSU Oval closed, and responders prepare for hazardous travel
Update at 9:12 pm, May 5, 2026:
Colorado State University has expanded its response to the storm, announcing a full closure across Larimer County campuses for Wednesday, May 6. All in-person, hybrid, and remote classes, as well as meetings and work functions, are canceled. The Colorado State University Spur campus in Denver will also be closed. A decision on evening events is expected by noon on Wednesday. University officials are urging anyone not required on campus to stay home, citing increasingly dangerous travel conditions, and advising employees with essential duties to coordinate directly with supervisors. Updates will be posted at https://safety.colostate.edu.
Update at 7:15 pm, May 5, 2026:
Windsor-area families are also affected, as the Weld RE-4 School District announced all schools will be closed on Wednesday, May 6, due to hazardous travel conditions. No remote learning will take place, and all activities, childcare programs, field trips, and facility rentals are canceled. District officials said Advanced Placement exams will be rescheduled, with AP English Literature moved to May 18 and AP Physics to May 22. Students in concurrent enrollment courses are advised to check directly with their college or university, as those schedules may not follow district closures.
A rare May snowstorm is tightening its grip on Northern Colorado, triggering closures, safety precautions, and emergency readiness efforts as heavy, wet snow creates hazardous conditions across the region.
Poudre School District has canceled all schools on Wednesday, May 6, citing dangerous travel conditions. At the same time, Colorado State University has closed the Oval starting at 6 p.m. Tuesday due to the risk of falling tree branches weighed down by snow. The area will remain closed on Wednesday for further assessment.
Emergency responders are also preparing for deteriorating road conditions. The Estes Valley Fire Protection District reported crews are outfitting fire apparatus with tire chains to ensure they can safely respond during the storm. Residents are urged to stay alert and watch for emergency vehicles navigating slick roads.
The storm is expected to bring slushy accumulation, reduced visibility, and increased risk from heavy snow loading on trees and infrastructure. Officials across the region are emphasizing caution, particularly during peak travel periods.
All Poudre School District after-school activities, athletics, and childcare programs have been canceled. Colorado State University is advising the public to avoid the Oval area and follow posted barricades, with updates available at https://safety.colostate.edu.
Additional closures and service disruptions remain possible as conditions evolve. Residents are encouraged to limit travel, monitor local updates, and take precautions as the storm continues through midweek.
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Attribution: Poudre School District; Colorado State University; Estes Valley Fire Protection District