Snow Day Calculator
Massachusetts, United States

Will Boston Have a Snow Day Tomorrow?

Live closure chance for Boston Public Schools, updated every hour from the local hour by hour forecast.

Boston, MA
Forecast for Friday, October 9 (this morning)
Very unlikely

Plan on school as usual

No snow, ice or dangerous cold shows up in the forecast for this morning. Plan on a normal school day.

Snowfall
0 in
Snow 3 AM to 7 AM
0 in
Low / High
48°F / 66°F
Max wind
17 mph
Precip chance
0%
Conditions
Partly cloudy

Overnight snow, hour by hour

Bold hours = bus prep window
How we got 0%
No winter risk factors found0
Base score0
High resilience region for Massachusetts×0.75
Friday day of week bias×1.10
Final chance (capped at 99%)0%

Updated 6:32 AM. This is a prediction. Your school district makes the final call.

Winter in Boston

Boston closes when a nor'easter brings heavy snow with strong ocean wind. Narrow old streets are hard to plow which matters for bus routes.

Schools in this area are built for winter. It takes a big storm, ice or dangerous cold to close them.

Average snowfall: about 49 inches per year.

Boston snow day FAQ

Will Boston have a snow day tomorrow?

Right now our forecast gives Boston a 0% chance for Friday. This number updates every hour as new forecast data arrives.

How much snow does Boston get in a normal winter?

Boston gets about 49 inches of snow in an average year. Some winters bring much more and some bring much less.

Who decides if Boston Public Schools closes?

The superintendent or director of education makes the call, usually between 4:30 AM and 6 AM. They look at road reports, bus routes and the forecast. Always check the official Boston Public Schools website or alerts for the final word.

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