Snow Day Superstitions Kids Swear By (and the Real Science)
Pajamas inside out, ice cubes down the toilet and a spoon under the pillow. Here are the most famous snow day rituals plus what really makes it snow.
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Winter Guides for Families
Short, simple reads about snow, ice and school closures in the United States and Canada.
Black Ice: Why a Little Freezing Rain Closes So Many Schools
Freezing rain is the sneakiest winter weather. Learn what black ice is, why plows cannot fix it and why school leaders fear it more than snow.
Snow Day, Delay or Bus Cancellation: What Is the Difference?
A two hour delay, a closed school, a remote learning day and a bus cancellation are not the same thing. Here is what each one means for your family.
How Much Snow Does It Take to Close School?
The answer changes a lot from place to place. Here is a simple guide to how many inches or centimetres it usually takes across the United States and Canada.