Minnesota Snow Day Calculator: Snow Day Chances Tomorrow by City
Minnesota districts plow through amounts of snow that would close schools almost anywhere else, so cold is often the bigger closure trigger: wind chills in the −30s °F and colder put bus-stop safety first.
Duluth and the North Shore also get lake-effect and upslope snow off Lake Superior.
Forecast data may be out of date. We're working on it; check your local forecast too.
Minnesota's largest city
Minneapolis, MN
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.
- Minneapolis usually needs about 6" to close schools (normal snowfall 47" a year).
Estimate, not official. Check your school district for the final decision.
Updated .
Minnesota city snow day pages
Snow day chances by city in Minnesota
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Chance of a snow day and of a delay on the next school day for the largest Minnesota towns we track, highest chance first. We cover 128 places in Minnesota; enter your ZIP code above for any of them.
| Place | Snow day | Delay | Normal snow | Usually closes at |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | <1% | <1% | 47" | 6" |
| St. Paul | <1% | <1% | 44" | 5" |
| Rochester | <1% | <1% | 51" | 6" |
| Bloomington | <1% | <1% | 50" | 6" |
| Duluth | <1% | <1% | 69" | 7" |
| Brooklyn Park | <1% | <1% | 50" | 6" |
| Woodbury | <1% | <1% | 46" | 6" |
| Plymouth | <1% | <1% | 53" | 6" |
| Lakeville | <1% | <1% | 42" | 5" |
| Blaine | <1% | <1% | 50" | 6" |
| Maple Grove | <1% | <1% | 49" | 6" |
| St. Cloud | <1% | <1% | 50" | 6" |
| Eagan | <1% | <1% | 48" | 6" |
| Burnsville | <1% | <1% | 48" | 6" |
| Coon Rapids | <1% | <1% | 48" | 6" |
| Eden Prairie | <1% | <1% | 52" | 6" |
| Edina | <1% | <1% | 51" | 6" |
| Minnetonka | <1% | <1% | 52" | 6" |
| Shakopee | <1% | <1% | 51" | 6" |
| Mankato | <1% | <1% | 39" | 5" |
| Cottage Grove | <1% | <1% | 46" | 6" |
| Maplewood | <1% | <1% | 45" | 6" |
| Inver Grove Heights | <1% | <1% | 47" | 6" |
| Roseville | <1% | <1% | 43" | 5" |
| Andover | <1% | <1% | 49" | 6" |
| Fridley | <1% | <1% | 49" | 6" |
| Rosemount | <1% | <1% | 45" | 6" |
| Chaska | <1% | <1% | 53" | 6" |
| Ramsey | <1% | <1% | 48" | 6" |
| Elk River | <1% | <1% | 39" | 5" |
| Shoreview | <1% | <1% | 46" | 6" |
| Austin | <1% | <1% | 43" | 5" |
| Owatonna | <1% | <1% | 45" | 5" |
| Winona | <1% | <1% | 38" | 5" |
| Faribault | <1% | <1% | 43" | 5" |
| Otsego | <1% | <1% | 38" | 5" |
| Lino Lakes | <1% | <1% | 49" | 6" |
| Hastings | <1% | <1% | 45" | 6" |
| Crystal | <1% | <1% | 52" | 6" |
| Willmar | <1% | <1% | 46" | 6" |
Chances are for Friday. Normal snow is the NOAA 1991–2020 annual average near each town.
How much snow closes school in Minnesota?
Across Minnesota's larger towns, normal snowfall runs from about 38" a year in Winona to about 69" in Duluth, so the amount it takes to close schools varies too: from roughly 5" to 7" of overnight snow in our model.
- Minneapolis: about 47" of snow a year; usually closes at about 6".
- St. Paul: about 44" of snow a year; usually closes at about 5".
- Rochester: about 51" of snow a year; usually closes at about 6".
- Bloomington: about 50" of snow a year; usually closes at about 6".
- Duluth: about 69" of snow a year; usually closes at about 7".
- Brooklyn Park: about 50" of snow a year; usually closes at about 6".
Compare every state on our how much snow closes school map.
Winter weather alerts and forecaster notes in Minnesota
No winter storm, ice or cold alerts from the National Weather Service cover the Minnesota towns we track right now.
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN · Key Messages
- Cold weather continues through the weekend.
- Dry weather persists, along with warmer temperatures starting next week.
Excerpt from the National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN Area Forecast Discussion, issued Nov 12, 1:54 PM CST. Read the full discussion.
NWS La Crosse WI · Key Messages
- Cooler temperatures for Friday and this weekend with highs in the upper 30s to 40s. Morning lows will likely fall into the 20s for most locations.
- Warming trend into next week with highs returning into the 50s across the area. There is a low chance (10-40%) for highs to reach 60 degrees by mid-week.
- Aside from any isolated flurries/sprinkles (10% chance) today and tonight, mostly dry conditions are expected into early next week.
Excerpt from the National Weather Service La Crosse WI Area Forecast Discussion, issued Nov 12, 12:55 PM CST. Read the full discussion.
Minnesota'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 Minneapolis, Rochester, Duluth, St. Cloud, Mankato:
| Date | Near | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Mar 15, 2026 | Rochester | 12.4" |
| Sat, Nov 29, 2025 | Rochester | 7.6" |
| Tue, Nov 25, 2025 | Duluth | 7.1" |
| Wed, Feb 18, 2026 | Duluth | 6.3" |
| Thu, Mar 12, 2026 | Duluth | 6.3" |
| Sun, Dec 28, 2025 | Minneapolis | 5.8" |
| Mon, Dec 29, 2025 | Mankato | 5.7" |
| Wed, Feb 18, 2026 | Minneapolis | 5.6" |
Season totals: Minneapolis 48.5" · Rochester 39.5" · Duluth 82.3" · St. Cloud 41.6" · Mankato 33.1". Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily.
Largest Minnesota school districts
These districts make the official call for schools around Minnesota. Their websites post closings and delays first:
Snow days in nearby states
Minnesota snow day FAQ
Will there be a snow day in Minnesota tomorrow?
No town we track in Minnesota 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 128 places in Minnesota.
How much snow does it take to close school in Minnesota?
It varies across the state. Based on normal snowfall, our model puts the closing point at about 5" in Winona and about 7" in Duluth. Ice and dangerous cold can close schools with less snow.
What were Minnesota's biggest snow days last winter?
Among the NOAA stations we checked, the biggest single-day snowfall in the 2025–26 winter was 12.4 inches near Rochester on Mar 15, 2026.
Where are Minnesota 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 Anoka-Hennepin Schools, Saint Paul Public Schools, Minneapolis Public Schools.