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Wisconsin, United States

Will Milwaukee Have a Snow Day Tomorrow?

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

Milwaukee, WI
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 / 64°F
Max wind
9 mph
Precip chance
13%
Conditions
Rain

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 Wisconsin×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 Milwaukee

Milwaukee sits on Lake Michigan. Snow is normal here so extreme cold and wind chill are the more common causes of a day off.

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

Average snowfall: about 46 inches per year.

Milwaukee snow day FAQ

Will Milwaukee have a snow day tomorrow?

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

How much snow does Milwaukee get in a normal winter?

Milwaukee gets about 46 inches of snow in an average year. Some winters bring much more and some bring much less.

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

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