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Utah, United States

Will Salt Lake City Have a Snow Day Tomorrow?

Live closure chance for Salt Lake City School District, updated every hour from the local hour by hour forecast.

Salt Lake City, UT
Forecast for Friday, October 9 (this morning)
Very unlikely

Plan on school as usual

Wind up to 27 mph can blow snow back onto cleared roads. It is also a Friday. Leaders are a bit more willing to call a snow day before a weekend.

Snowfall
0 in
Snow 3 AM to 7 AM
0 in
Low / High
63°F / 85°F
Max wind
27 mph
Precip chance
3%
Conditions
Drizzle

Overnight snow, hour by hour

Bold hours = bus prep window
How we got 17%
Strong wind. Winds reach 27 mph.+15
Base score15
Standard region for Utah×1.00
Friday day of week bias×1.10
Final chance (capped at 99%)17%

Updated 8:53 AM. This is a prediction. Your school district makes the final call.

Winter in Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City gets lake-effect snow from the Great Salt Lake. The valley is used to snow so full closures are rare.

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

Average snowfall: about 51 inches per year.

Salt Lake City snow day FAQ

Will Salt Lake City have a snow day tomorrow?

Right now our forecast gives Salt Lake City a 17% chance for Friday. This number updates every hour as new forecast data arrives.

How much snow does Salt Lake City get in a normal winter?

Salt Lake City gets about 51 inches of snow in an average year. Some winters bring much more and some bring much less.

Who decides if Salt Lake City School 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 Salt Lake City School District website or alerts for the final word.

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