Several Colorado schools closed Monday due to power outages

Morgan Whitley
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DENVER (KDVR) — Normally, classes are canceled in April due to snow, but after a dangerously windy weekend, several schools across Colorado are closed due to power outages.

High winds disrupted weekend plans across Colorado, with gusts reaching up to 90 mph in some counties.

Xcel Energy chose to preemptively shut off power to 55,000 customers over the weekend.

When will power be restored in Colorado? Xcel Energy is unsure

While thousands have had their power restored on Monday, tens of thousands are still waiting for theirs to be turned back on.

“With the significant number of outages from this weather event, this restoration process will extend into Monday, April 8 and possibly longer for some customers,” Xcel said.

The restoration process is impacting schools in several districts. The following schools are closed on Monday.

Denver Public Schools

  • John F. Kennedy High School

  • Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill Elementary

  • Traylor Academy Elementary

Boulder Valley School District

  • Nederland Elementary

  • Nederland Middle-Senior High School

  • Gold Hill

  • Jamestown

  • Platt Middle School

  • Coal Creek Elementary School

Jefferson County Public Schools

  • 581 Conference Pl

  • Applewood Cottages – all

  • Conifer High School

  • Devinny Elementary School

  • Litz Building

  • Long View High School

  • Manning Middle School

  • Maple Grove Elementary School

  • Marshdale Elementary School

  • McLain High School

  • Red Rocks Elementary School

  • Stober Elementary School

  • Warren Tech Central

  • Westgate Elementary School

  • Wheat Ridge High School

  • Wilmot Elementary School

Littleton Public Schools

  • Gaskill Elementary

These districts expect classes to resume on Tuesday, April 9.

This story will be updated if more schools are closed Monday. Please check your district’s website or contact your school about outages and closures.

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