Maine Snow Day Calculator: Snow Day Chances Tomorrow by City
Maine gets heavy snow almost everywhere, from coastal nor'easters to the deep snowpack of the north and western mountains, and districts are used to running through it.
Long rural bus routes mean ice, timing and drifting matter as much as the total, and coastal towns can get rain while inland towns get a foot.
Forecast data may be out of date. We're working on it; check your local forecast too.
Maine's largest city
Portland, ME
Friday
Unlikely
<1%
chance of a snow day
<1% chance of a delay
Monday
Unlikely
<1%
chance of a snow day
<1% chance of a delay
Overnight snow 0.0"Usually closes at 7"
- No meaningful snow or ice in the forecast for Friday morning.
- Portland usually needs about 7" to close schools (normal snowfall 70" a year).
Estimate, not official. Check your school district for the final decision.
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Snow day chances by city in Maine
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Chance of a snow day and of a delay on the next school day for the largest Maine towns we track, highest chance first. We cover 45 places in Maine; enter your ZIP code above for any of them.
| Place | Snow day | Delay | Normal snow | Usually closes at |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machias | 1% | 2% | 75" | 7" |
| Southwest Harbor | 1% | 2% | 72" | 7" |
| Lubec | 1% | 2% | 67" | 7" |
| Portland | <1% | <1% | 70" | 7" |
| Lewiston | <1% | <1% | 69" | 7" |
| Bangor | <1% | <1% | 75" | 7" |
| South Portland | <1% | <1% | 69" | 7" |
| Scarborough | <1% | <1% | 69" | 7" |
| Brunswick | <1% | <1% | 69" | 7" |
| Sanford | <1% | <1% | 62" | 7" |
| Biddeford | <1% | <1% | 56" | 6" |
| Westbrook | <1% | <1% | 72" | 7" |
| Saco | <1% | <1% | 66" | 7" |
| Windham | <1% | <1% | 77" | 7" |
| Augusta | <1% | <1% | 75" | 7" |
| Gorham | <1% | <1% | 75" | 7" |
| Waterville | <1% | <1% | 84" | 8" |
| York | <1% | <1% | 65" | 7" |
| Falmouth | <1% | <1% | 73" | 7" |
| Orono | <1% | <1% | 75" | 7" |
| Kennebunk | <1% | <1% | 53" | 6" |
| Wells | <1% | <1% | 62" | 7" |
| Kittery | <1% | <1% | 61" | 7" |
| Standish | <1% | <1% | 75" | 7" |
| Ellsworth | <1% | 1% | 73" | 7" |
| Presque Isle | <1% | <1% | 99" | 8" |
| Farmington | <1% | <1% | 92" | 8" |
| Rockland | <1% | <1% | 67" | 7" |
| Belfast | <1% | <1% | 72" | 7" |
| Houlton | <1% | <1% | 96" | 8" |
| Rumford | <1% | <1% | 92" | 8" |
| Norway | <1% | <1% | 80" | 8" |
| Lincoln | <1% | <1% | 86" | 8" |
| Dover-Foxcroft | <1% | <1% | 84" | 8" |
| Fort Kent | <1% | <1% | 99" | 8" |
| Millinocket | <1% | <1% | 86" | 8" |
| Newport | <1% | <1% | 73" | 7" |
| Boothbay | <1% | <1% | 70" | 7" |
| Calais | <1% | <1% | 91" | 8" |
| Van Buren | <1% | <1% | 97" | 8" |
Chances are for Friday. Normal snow is the NOAA 1991–2020 annual average near each town.
How much snow closes school in Maine?
Across Maine's larger towns, normal snowfall runs from about 56" a year in Biddeford to about 75" in Bangor, so the amount it takes to close schools varies too: from roughly 6" to 7" of overnight snow in our model.
- Portland: about 70" of snow a year; usually closes at about 7".
- Lewiston: about 69" of snow a year; usually closes at about 7".
- Bangor: about 75" of snow a year; usually closes at about 7".
- South Portland: about 69" of snow a year; usually closes at about 7".
- Scarborough: about 69" of snow a year; usually closes at about 7".
- Brunswick: about 69" of snow a year; usually closes at about 7".
Compare every state on our how much snow closes school map.
Winter weather alerts and forecaster notes in Maine
No winter storm, ice or cold alerts from the National Weather Service cover the Maine towns we track right now.
NWS Gray ME · Key Messages
- A coastal storm will continue to bring rain and snow to portions of the forecast area today into tomorrow. Winter conditions remain possible tonight, with the highest confidence of accumulating snow at elevations over 1000 feet.
Excerpt from the National Weather Service Gray ME Area Forecast Discussion, issued Nov 12, 2:16 PM EST. Read the full discussion.
NWS Caribou ME · Key Messages
- Confidence for impacts from the coastal storm tonight into Friday has significantly decreased. However, uncertainty still exists.
- There is the potential for snow showers across the North on Saturday, with accumulation possible across higher elevations.
Excerpt from the National Weather Service Caribou ME Area Forecast Discussion, issued Nov 12, 2:21 PM EST. Read the full discussion.
Maine's biggest snow days last winter (2025–26)
Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily, nearest reporting station to each city
Biggest single-day snowfalls in the 2025–26 winter at NOAA stations near Portland, Bangor, Augusta, Presque Isle, Millinocket:
| Date | Near | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Jan 26, 2026 | Bangor | 11.7" |
| Mon, Jan 26, 2026 | Augusta | 10" |
| Sun, Jan 25, 2026 | Portland | 9.5" |
| Wed, Dec 3, 2025 | Augusta | 7" |
| Thu, Dec 11, 2025 | Millinocket | 7" |
| Tue, Jan 27, 2026 | Millinocket | 7" |
| Wed, Dec 10, 2025 | Presque Isle | 6.2" |
| Sun, Jan 11, 2026 | Presque Isle | 6.1" |
Season totals: Portland 63.7" · Bangor 70.8" · Augusta 56.7" · Presque Isle 86.4" · Millinocket 80". Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily.
Largest Maine school districts
These districts make the official call for schools around Maine. Their websites post closings and delays first:
Snow days in nearby states
Maine snow day FAQ
Will there be a snow day in Maine tomorrow?
No town we track in Maine has more than a 10% chance of a snow day on Friday right now. Enter your ZIP code at the top of this page for your own town; we track 45 places in Maine.
How much snow does it take to close school in Maine?
It varies across the state. Based on normal snowfall, our model puts the closing point at about 6" in Biddeford and about 7" in Bangor. Ice and dangerous cold can close schools with less snow.
What were Maine's biggest snow days last winter?
Among the NOAA stations we checked, the biggest single-day snowfall in the 2025–26 winter was 11.7 inches near Bangor on Jan 26, 2026.
Where are Maine school closings announced?
Each district announces its own closings and delays on its website, app and text alerts, and local TV stations publish closing lists. Large districts include Portland Public Schools, Lewiston Public Schools, Bangor School Department.