British Columbia, Canada

Will Vancouver Have a Snow Day Tomorrow?

Live closure chance for Vancouver School Board, updated every hour from the local hour by hour forecast.

Vancouver, BC

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 cm

Snow 3 AM to 7 AM

0 cm

Low / High

10°C / 13°C

Max wind

40 km/h

Precip chance

90%

Conditions

Rain

Overnight snow, hour by hour

Bold hours = bus prep window

12a

10a

How we got 0%

No winter risk factors found	0
Base score	0
Canadian standard region for British Columbia	×0.85
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 Vancouver

Vancouver gets little snow and many drivers do not use winter tires. A few centimetres on the hills can close schools across Metro Vancouver.

Schools in this province handle winter well. Bus cancellations are more common than full closures.

Average snowfall: about 38 cm per year.

Vancouver snow day FAQ

Will Vancouver have a snow day tomorrow?

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

How much snow does Vancouver get in a normal winter?

Vancouver gets about 38 cm of snow in an average year. Some winters bring much more and some bring much less.

Who decides if Vancouver School Board 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 Vancouver School Board website or alerts for the final word.

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