New York Snow Day Predictor: Real-Time School Closing Chances
Get instant snow day predictions for New York schools. Our AI analyzes NOAA weather data and tracks alerts from WABC, NBC New York, and News 12 to predict school closings across NYC, Buffalo, Syracuse, and all NY districts.
Why New York Snow Days Vary So Much
New York State spans from the densely populated NYC metro to the snow-buried Adirondacks and Buffalo's legendary lake-effect snow belt. Upstate New York regularly sees 100+ inches of snow per year, while NYC averages just 25 inches — but when it hits the city, everything stops.
We integrate real-time data from the National Weather Service New York,NWS Buffalo, and NWS Albany offices, along with historical closing patterns from major NY districts including:
- • New York City DOE (1.1M students)
- • Buffalo Public Schools
- • Syracuse City School District
- • Rochester City School District
- • Yonkers Public Schools
- • Albany City School District
NYC rarely closes — it takes 8+ inches of snow or dangerous blizzard conditions to shut down the largest school system in America. Upstate districts typically close for 4-6 inches. Buffalo is infamous for staying open in conditions that would close schools anywhere else!
Trusted New York Weather Sources
WABC (ABC New York)
NYC metro's #1 news station for winter storm coverage and school closings.
NBC New York
Tri-state area's trusted source for real-time weather alerts.
WGRZ (NBC Buffalo)
Western NY's lake-effect snow experts tracking bands off Lake Erie.
Frequently Asked Questions about Snow Day Predictions
It depends on when it falls. 3 inches at 5 AM is more dangerous than 5 inches at 5 PM. Our algorithm weights timing heavily. Early morning snowfall that affects the morning commute has a much higher impact on school closures than afternoon snow. Additionally, whether roads have been treated and local district policies play a significant role.
We don't just look at snow depth. We track icing updates and wind chill advisories live to give you the most precise percentage available in 2025. Our AI algorithm analyzes multiple weather factors including snowfall amount, ice conditions, temperature, wind speed, and storm timing. While no predictor can guarantee 100% accuracy (school districts make their own decisions), our model is designed to give you the best possible estimate based on current weather data.