Snow Day Calculator
Illinois, United States

Will Chicago Have a Snow Day Tomorrow?

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

Chicago, IL
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
51°F / 68°F
Max wind
7 mph
Precip chance
23%
Conditions
Cloudy

Overnight snow, hour by hour

Bold hours = bus prep window
How we got 0%
No winter risk factors found0
Base score0
Standard region for Illinois×1.00
Friday day of week bias×1.10
Final chance (capped at 99%)0%

Updated 8:53 AM. This is a prediction. Your school district makes the final call.

Winter in Chicago

Chicago has one of the biggest plow fleets in the country. Schools rarely close for snow alone but dangerous cold like the 2019 polar vortex has closed them.

Schools in this area sit in the middle. A few inches at the wrong time can close them.

Average snowfall: about 38 inches per year.

Chicago snow day FAQ

Will Chicago have a snow day tomorrow?

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

How much snow does Chicago get in a normal winter?

Chicago gets about 38 inches of snow in an average year. Some winters bring much more and some bring much less.

Who decides if Chicago 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 Chicago Public Schools website or alerts for the final word.

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