Snow Day Calculator

About This Tool

So, you're staring out the window at three inches of fresh snow, wondering if school's actually canceled. Or maybe you're a parent trying to figure out if you need to call in sick to work because the kids are home. That’s where this Snow Day Calculator comes in. It’s not magic—just a simple tool that pulls together weather data, school district policies, road conditions, and a few other factors to give you a rough idea of whether you’ll be building snowmen or logging into Zoom.

I built this because I got tired of refreshing the local news site every 15 minutes during a storm. It’s not 100% accurate—no tool is—but it’s way better than guessing. Think of it like a weather app, but one that actually understands that "light snow" doesn’t always mean "light impact."

Key Features

• Real-time snowfall tracking using local weather stations and radar
• School district-specific rules—because not all districts cancel for the same reasons
• Road condition updates from DOT feeds (where available)
• Temperature and wind chill factored in—because -10°F with wind is a whole different beast
• Historical data comparison—so you can see if this storm is worse than last year’s "big one"
• Push notifications when the probability shifts significantly (no more refreshing!)
• Simple, no-nonsense interface—because you don’t need a PhD to use it

FAQ

Will this tell me for sure if school is canceled?
Nope. It gives you a probability, not a guarantee. School officials make the final call, and they consider things like power outages, bus routes, and staffing. But if the calculator says there’s an 85% chance? Start packing the sled.

Does it work for college or work?
Right now, it’s focused on K-12 schools. Colleges and workplaces usually have their own policies and don’t always close just because of snow. But hey, if your boss uses this and sees a 90% chance… maybe you’ll get lucky.