Syracuse Snow Day Predictor: Will Syracuse Schools Close Tomorrow?
Syracuse is one of the snowiest large cities in the United States, and much of that snow is lake-effect snow blowing in off Lake Ontario.
Because heavy snow is routine, Central New York districts are built to keep running through amounts that would shut down schools farther south; it usually takes a big storm, a narrow lake-effect band parked over the area, or dangerous cold.
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Syracuse snow day chances
Syracuse, NY
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 0.3"Usually closes at 9"
- 0.3" of snow forecast overnight before Friday (8 pm–9 am).
- Syracuse usually needs about 9" to close schools (normal snowfall 120" a year).
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How much snow closes school in Syracuse?
Syracuse gets about 120" of snow in a normal year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, averaged from 6 nearby stations including Syracuse Hancock Intl. Airport, Baldwinsville, Skaneateles). Based on that, our model treats about 9" 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.
SyracuseOther placesModel estimate from NOAA normal snowfall
Syracuse average snowfall by month
Winter weather alerts and forecaster notes for Syracuse
No winter storm, ice or cold alerts from the National Weather Service are in effect for Syracuse right now.
NWS Binghamton NY · Key Messages
- Colder air from the north will allow rain to transition to snow later today into Friday.
- Lake effect precipitation is expected for portions of the region through the weekend.
- Temperatures will trend warmer next week as an upper level ridge builds in.
Excerpt from the National Weather Service Binghamton NY Area Forecast Discussion, issued Nov 12, 2:36 PM EST. Read the full discussion.
Syracuse 7-day snow forecast
About 0.5" of snow in the 7-day forecast for Syracuse.
Syracuse's biggest snow days last winter (2025–26)
Daily snowfall9" or moreSource: NOAA GHCN-Daily
In the 2025–26 winter, NOAA's Syracuse Hancock Intl. Airport station (8 km from Syracuse) recorded143.1" of snow. Its biggest single-day totals:
| Date | Snowfall |
|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 30, 2025 | 24.2" |
| Fri, Nov 28, 2025 | 10.3" |
| Sun, Jan 25, 2026 | 7.7" |
| Fri, Jan 16, 2026 | 7.6" |
| Wed, Feb 11, 2026 | 6.4" |
Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily, station USW00014771.
Syracuse school districts: where closings are announced
These districts make the official call for schools around Syracuse. Their websites post closings and delays first:
Snow day chances near Syracuse
| Place | Distance | Friday | Usually closes at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salina, NY | 5 mi | <1% | 9" |
| Onondaga, NY | 6 mi | <1% | 9" |
| Manlius, NY | 8 mi | <1% | 9" |
| Camillus, NY | 9 mi | <1% | 8" |
| Clay, NY | 10 mi | <1% | 9" |
| Cicero, NY | 10 mi | <1% | 9" |
| Lysander, NY | 15 mi | <1% | 8" |
| Auburn, NY | 23 mi | <1% | 8" |
Snow day pages for other cities
Syracuse snow day FAQ
Will Syracuse schools close tomorrow?
Our current estimate for Syracuse is <1% for a snow day and <1% for a delay on Friday, and <1% for a snow day on Monday. 0.3" of snow forecast overnight before Friday (8 pm–9 am). This is an estimate, not an announcement: check your district for the official decision.
How much snow does it take to close schools in Syracuse?
Based on Syracuse's normal snowfall of about 120 inches a year, our model puts the closing point at about 9" 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 Syracuse get last winter?
NOAA's Syracuse Hancock Intl. Airport station recorded 143.1 inches in the 2025–26 winter. The biggest single day was Dec 30, 2025 with 24.2 inches.
Where do Syracuse schools announce snow days?
Each district posts closings and delays on its own website and alert system: Syracuse City School District, Liverpool Central School District, North Syracuse Central School District. Local TV stations also carry closing lists.