Snow Day Chances by States

Snow day chances vary widely across the United States. Some states deal with heavy snow, while others face ice or mixed winter conditions. Local weather patterns and road safety often shape school closure decisions. Choose your state below to see how winter weather usually affects school schedules in that area.

Pick your state below and then enter your ZIP code on the state page to see your current snow day chance.

How to Use These State Pages

Select your state card from the lists below.
Open the state page and enter your ZIP code in the calculator.
Review the snow day estimate and local winter details for that state.

Northeast

Coastal storms, inland snow, and strong winter systems shape closures in these states.

High-snowfall winter outlook.

High-snowfall winter outlook.

High-snowfall winter outlook.

High-snowfall winter outlook.

Moderate winter snow pattern.

Moderate winter snow pattern.

High-snowfall winter outlook.

Mid-Atlantic

Mixed snow, ice, and rain events often drive closures in these states.

Moderate winter snow pattern.

Moderate winter snow pattern.

Moderate winter snow pattern.

Moderate winter snow pattern.

Moderate winter snow pattern.

Low-snow, occasional closures.

Southern and Southeastern States

Snow and ice are less frequent but can cause major disruptions when they appear.

Low-snow, occasional closures.

Low-snow, occasional closures.

Low-snow, occasional closures.

Low-snow, occasional closures.

Low-snow, occasional closures.

Low-snow, occasional closures.

Low-snow, occasional closures.

Low-snow, occasional closures.

Low-snow, occasional closures.

Low-snow, occasional closures.

Low-snow, occasional closures.

Low-snow, occasional closures.

Midwest and Great Lakes

Lake-effect bands and clippers bring frequent snow to these areas.

Moderate winter snow pattern.

High-snowfall winter outlook.

Moderate winter snow pattern.

Moderate winter snow pattern.

High-snowfall winter outlook.

High-snowfall winter outlook.

Moderate winter snow pattern.

Moderate winter snow pattern.

Moderate winter snow pattern.

Moderate winter snow pattern.

Northern Plains and Upper Midwest

Blizzards, strong winds, and severe cold often drive school closures here.

High-snowfall winter outlook.

High-snowfall winter outlook.

High-snowfall winter outlook.

High-snowfall winter outlook.

Mountain and Southwestern States

Elevation and fast-moving storms create sharp differences in snow day risk.

High-snowfall winter outlook.

High-snowfall winter outlook.

Low-snow, occasional closures.

Low-snow, occasional closures.

High-snowfall winter outlook.

Moderate winter snow pattern.

West Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii

From coastal rain–snow mix to Arctic cold, these states see very different winter patterns.

Moderate winter snow pattern.

Moderate winter snow pattern.

Low-snow, mountain exceptions.

High-snowfall winter outlook.

Low-snow, rare events.

Use the Main Snow Day Calculator

Want a quick prediction without choosing a state first? Open the main Snow Day Calculator, enter your ZIP code, and see your current snow day chance in a few seconds.