Boston Snow Day Predictor: Will Boston Schools Close Tomorrow?
Most of Boston's big snowstorms are nor'easters that track up the coast, and a few miles can decide whether the city gets heavy snow or rain.
Boston Public Schools serves the whole city; surrounding districts such as Cambridge and Newton make their own decisions, so one town can close while the next one opens.
Forecast data may be out of date. We're working on it; check your local forecast too.
Boston snow day chances
Boston, MA
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 6"
- No meaningful snow or ice in the forecast for Friday morning.
- Boston usually needs about 6" to close schools (normal snowfall 52" a year).
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How much snow closes school in Boston?
Boston gets about 52" of snow in a normal year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, averaged from 6 nearby stations including Boston Logan Intl. Airport, Hingham, Blue Hill Coop). Based on that, our model treats about 6" of overnight snow as the point where a closure becomes a coin flip. Less than half of that rarely closes schools here; one and a half times that usually does.
BostonOther placesModel estimate from NOAA normal snowfall
Boston average snowfall by month
Winter weather alerts and forecaster notes for Boston
No winter storm, ice or cold alerts from the National Weather Service are in effect for Boston right now.
NWS Boston/Norton MA · Key Messages
- Widespread rain overspreads the region this evening and changes to a period of wet snow in the high terrain before tapering off early Fri. Any snow accumulations very minor with the greatest risk across the northern ORH Hills/Berks. Lingering rain Fri afternoon will mainly be across RI/SE MA and especially near the south coast.
- Cooler, cloudy weather with northwest breezes this weekend. Mainly dry weather, but hit or miss scattered showers possible Saturday afternoon.
- Prolonged stretch of dry weather early to mid next week, with a warming trend to temperatures.
Excerpt from the National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA Area Forecast Discussion, issued Nov 12, 2:21 PM EST. Read the full discussion.
Boston 7-day snow forecast
No snow in the 7-day forecast for Boston right now.
Boston's biggest snow days last winter (2025–26)
Daily snowfall6" or moreSource: NOAA GHCN-Daily
In the 2025–26 winter, NOAA's Boston station (3 km from Boston) recorded62.8" of snow. Its biggest single-day totals:
| Date | Snowfall |
|---|---|
| Mon, Feb 23, 2026 | 17.1" |
| Sun, Jan 25, 2026 | 16.7" |
| Mon, Jan 26, 2026 | 6.5" |
| Sat, Feb 7, 2026 | 5.2" |
| Sun, Jan 18, 2026 | 3.4" |
Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily, station USW00014739.
Boston school districts: where closings are announced
These districts make the official call for schools around Boston. Their websites post closings and delays first:
Snow day chances near Boston
| Place | Distance | Friday | Usually closes at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy, MA | 5 mi | <1% | 6" |
| Cambridge, MA | 6 mi | <1% | 6" |
| Malden, MA | 7 mi | <1% | 6" |
| Newton, MA | 10 mi | <1% | 6" |
| Lynn, MA | 10 mi | <1% | 6" |
| Weymouth, MA | 10 mi | <1% | 6" |
| Randolph, MA | 11 mi | <1% | 7" |
| Wakefield, MA | 12 mi | <1% | 6" |
Snow day pages for other cities
Boston snow day FAQ
Will Boston schools close tomorrow?
Our current estimate for Boston is <1% for a snow day and <1% for a delay on Friday, and <1% for a snow day on Monday. No meaningful snow or ice in the forecast for Friday morning. This is an estimate, not an announcement: check your district for the official decision.
How much snow does it take to close schools in Boston?
Based on Boston's normal snowfall of about 52 inches a year, our model puts the closing point at about 6" of snow falling overnight. Ice, heavy wet snow, timing during the morning commute and active winter storm warnings can lower that.
How much snow did Boston get last winter?
NOAA's Boston station recorded 62.8 inches in the 2025–26 winter. The biggest single day was Feb 23, 2026 with 17.1 inches.
Where do Boston schools announce snow days?
Each district posts closings and delays on its own website and alert system: Boston Public Schools, Cambridge Public Schools, Newton Public Schools. Local TV stations also carry closing lists.