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Oregon, United States

Will Portland Have a Snow Day Tomorrow?

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

Portland, OR
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
49°F / 61°F
Max wind
12 mph
Precip chance
31%
Conditions
Drizzle

Overnight snow, hour by hour

Bold hours = bus prep window
How we got 0%
No winter risk factors found0
Base score0
Standard region for Oregon×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 Portland

Portland gets rare but tricky winter storms. Cold air from the Columbia River Gorge can bring freezing rain that coats everything in ice.

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

Average snowfall: about 4 inches per year.

Portland snow day FAQ

Will Portland have a snow day tomorrow?

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

How much snow does Portland get in a normal winter?

Portland gets about 4 inches of snow in an average year. Some winters bring much more and some bring much less.

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

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