Philadelphia Snow Day Predictor: Will Philadelphia Schools Close Tomorrow?
The School District of Philadelphia is the largest district in Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia's big storms are mostly nor'easters, and the rain–snow line often runs close to I-95, so the city can get far less than the northern and western suburbs.
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Philadelphia snow day chances
Philadelphia, PA
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 3"
- No meaningful snow or ice in the forecast for Friday morning.
- Philadelphia usually needs about 3" to close schools (normal snowfall 17" a year).
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How much snow closes school in Philadelphia?
Philadelphia gets about 17" of snow in a normal year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, averaged from 6 nearby stations including Philadelphia Franklin Inst, Conshohocken, Philadelphia Intl. Airport). Based on that, our model treats about 3" 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.
PhiladelphiaOther placesModel estimate from NOAA normal snowfall
Philadelphia average snowfall by month
Winter weather alerts and forecaster notes for Philadelphia
No winter storm, ice or cold alerts from the National Weather Service are in effect for Philadelphia right now.
NWS Mount Holly NJ · Key Messages
- 1. A strengthening storm over our area this afternoon moves offshore tonight and Friday. 2. A stretch of below normal temperatures begins on Friday, continuing through the weekend as a much colder airmass moves overhead.
Excerpt from the National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ Area Forecast Discussion, issued Nov 12, 1:46 PM EST. Read the full discussion.
Philadelphia 7-day snow forecast
No snow in the 7-day forecast for Philadelphia right now.
Philadelphia's biggest snow days last winter (2025–26)
Daily snowfall3" or moreSource: NOAA GHCN-Daily
In the 2025–26 winter, NOAA's Philadelphia Intl. Airport station (17 km from Philadelphia) recorded30.1" of snow. Its biggest single-day totals:
| Date | Snowfall |
|---|---|
| Sun, Jan 25, 2026 | 9.3" |
| Mon, Feb 23, 2026 | 7.5" |
| Sun, Feb 22, 2026 | 6.5" |
| Sun, Dec 14, 2025 | 4.2" |
| Sun, Jan 18, 2026 | 1.1" |
Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily, station USW00013739.
Philadelphia school districts: where closings are announced
These districts make the official call for schools around Philadelphia. Their websites post closings and delays first:
Snow day chances near Philadelphia
| Place | Distance | Friday | Usually closes at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden, NJ | 5 mi | <1% | 3" |
| Springfield Township, PA | 7 mi | <1% | 2.5" |
| Abington Township, PA | 7 mi | <1% | 3" |
| Lower Merion Township, PA | 8 mi | <1% | 2.5" |
| Upper Darby Township, PA | 9 mi | <1% | 3" |
| Cherry Hill Township, NJ | 10 mi | <1% | 3" |
| Bensalem Township, PA | 12 mi | <1% | 3" |
| Radnor Township, PA | 13 mi | <1% | 2.5" |
Snow day pages for other cities
Philadelphia snow day FAQ
Will Philadelphia schools close tomorrow?
Our current estimate for Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?
Based on Philadelphia's normal snowfall of about 17 inches a year, our model puts the closing point at about 3" 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 Philadelphia get last winter?
NOAA's Philadelphia Intl. Airport station recorded 30.1 inches in the 2025–26 winter. The biggest single day was Jan 25, 2026 with 9.3 inches.
Where do Philadelphia schools announce snow days?
Each district posts closings and delays on its own website and alert system: School District of Philadelphia, Central Bucks School District, Lower Merion School District. Local TV stations also carry closing lists.