Wind Forecast And Fire Risk Force School Schedule Changes In Metro Denver

By Austen Erblat | CBS Colorado

With strong winds and dry conditions forecast for Wednesday in Colorado, Xcel Energy says it will shut off power in large portions of the Denver metro area along the Front Range in an effort to prevent wildfires.

As a result, some schools will be operating on a modified schedule while other school districts say they’re in contact with Xcel Energy and might still change school schedules.

While you should check with your child’s school or school district for the latest information, as of Tuesday evening, the following changes or possible changes are in place:

Weld County

The Weld RE-4 School District says elementary school classes will be cancelled and middle and elementary schools will be getting out early. The district goes on to say

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