Is It a Snow Day Today?
Woke up to snow? Get the current picture — then verify it the way districts actually announce.
Morning-of checklist (do this first)
- Check your district's website or alert feed — this is the only official source.
- Check local TV news school-closing tickers (they update from 5 AM).
- Look outside at YOUR street, not just the forecast — side roads decide bus routes.
- If in doubt, keep kids home-safe: an unexcused absence beats an unsafe commute.
What the score means this morning
Run fresh — the tool always uses the latest hourly data. A high score this morning with snow still falling means conditions are actively bad; a high score with snow already stopped may mean plows have caught up. Timing beats totals on the morning of the storm.
Delays vs. full closures
Many districts use 2-hour delays instead of full snow days when roads need just a bit more time. A delay announcement can also upgrade to a closure — keep checking until the buses actually run.
⚠️ SnowDayPlanner gives estimates from weather data only. Your school district makes the final call on closures — always confirm with official district announcements.