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Iowa, United States

Will Des Moines Have a Snow Day Tomorrow?

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

Des Moines, IA
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
61°F / 78°F
Max wind
15 mph
Precip chance
47%
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 Iowa×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 Des Moines

Des Moines gets snow and ice from storms that cross the Plains. Rural roads around the city often decide if buses can run.

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

Average snowfall: about 34 inches per year.

Des Moines snow day FAQ

Will Des Moines have a snow day tomorrow?

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

How much snow does Des Moines get in a normal winter?

Des Moines gets about 34 inches of snow in an average year. Some winters bring much more and some bring much less.

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

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