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Pennsylvania, United States

Will Philadelphia Have a Snow Day Tomorrow?

Live closure chance for School District of Philadelphia, updated every hour from the local hour by hour forecast.

Philadelphia, PA
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
50°F / 74°F
Max wind
11 mph
Precip chance
0%
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 Pennsylvania×1.00
Friday day of week bias×1.10
Final chance (capped at 99%)0%

Updated 5:26 AM. This is a prediction. Your school district makes the final call.

Winter in Philadelphia

Philadelphia sits near the line where snow turns to rain. A small shift in the storm track can change a snow day into a normal wet day.

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

Average snowfall: about 23 inches per year.

Philadelphia snow day FAQ

Will Philadelphia have a snow day tomorrow?

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

How much snow does Philadelphia get in a normal winter?

Philadelphia gets about 23 inches of snow in an average year. Some winters bring much more and some bring much less.

Who decides if School District of Philadelphia 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 School District of Philadelphia website or alerts for the final word.

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