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Michigan, United States

Will Detroit Have a Snow Day Tomorrow?

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

Detroit, MI
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
42°F / 69°F
Max wind
7 mph
Precip chance
3%
Conditions
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 Michigan×0.75
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 Detroit

Detroit has a lot of walkers and bus riders. Deep cold and icy sidewalks can close schools even when snow totals are modest.

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

Average snowfall: about 45 inches per year.

Detroit snow day FAQ

Will Detroit have a snow day tomorrow?

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

How much snow does Detroit get in a normal winter?

Detroit gets about 45 inches of snow in an average year. Some winters bring much more and some bring much less.

Who decides if Detroit Public Schools Community District 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 Detroit Public Schools Community District website or alerts for the final word.

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