Washington Snow Day Calculator: Snow Day Chances Tomorrow by City
Washington has two very different snow climates: the Puget Sound lowlands around Seattle and Tacoma rarely get snow, so a little closes schools, while Spokane and eastern Washington get real winters.
Hills and limited plowing make western Washington especially sensitive to even an inch or two.
Forecast data may be out of date. We're working on it; check your local forecast too.
Washington's largest city
Seattle, WA
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 1.5"
- No meaningful snow or ice in the forecast for Friday morning.
- Seattle usually needs about 1.5" to close schools (normal snowfall 4" a year).
Estimate, not official. Check your school district for the final decision.
Updated .
Washington city snow day pages
Snow day chances by city in Washington
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Chance of a snow day and of a delay on the next school day for the largest Washington towns we track, highest chance first. We cover 93 places in Washington; enter your ZIP code above for any of them.
| Place | Snow day | Delay | Normal snow | Usually closes at |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | <1% | <1% | 4" | 1.5" |
| Spokane | <1% | <1% | 46" | 6" |
| Tacoma | <1% | <1% | 4" | 1.5" |
| Vancouver | <1% | <1% | 3" | 1" |
| Bellevue | <1% | <1% | 9" | 2" |
| Kent | <1% | <1% | 7" | 1.5" |
| Everett | <1% | <1% | 7" | 1.5" |
| Spokane Valley | <1% | <1% | 44" | 5" |
| Renton | <1% | <1% | 8" | 2" |
| Federal Way | <1% | <1% | 6" | 1.5" |
| Yakima | <1% | <1% | 20" | 3" |
| Bellingham | <1% | <1% | 4" | 1.5" |
| Kirkland | <1% | <1% | 5" | 1.5" |
| Kennewick | <1% | <1% | 2" | 1" |
| Auburn | <1% | <1% | 9" | 2" |
| Pasco | <1% | <1% | 2" | 1" |
| Marysville | <1% | <1% | 4" | 1.5" |
| Sammamish | <1% | <1% | 13" | 2.5" |
| Shoreline | <1% | <1% | 5" | 1.5" |
| Richland | <1% | <1% | 2" | 1" |
| Lakewood | <1% | <1% | 4" | 1.5" |
| Lacey | <1% | <1% | 4" | 1.5" |
| Olympia | <1% | <1% | 4" | 1.5" |
| Burien | <1% | <1% | 6" | 1.5" |
| Bothell | <1% | <1% | 6" | 1.5" |
| Bremerton | <1% | <1% | 3" | 1" |
| Puyallup | <1% | <1% | 6" | 1.5" |
| Lynnwood | <1% | <1% | 4" | 1.5" |
| Lake Stevens | <1% | <1% | 7" | 1.5" |
| Longview | <1% | <1% | 3" | 1" |
| Wenatchee | <1% | <1% | 20" | 3" |
| Mount Vernon | <1% | <1% | 5" | 1.5" |
| Walla Walla | <1% | <1% | 8" | 1.5" |
| Pullman | <1% | <1% | 34" | 5" |
| Des Moines | <1% | <1% | 6" | 1.5" |
| Maple Valley | <1% | <1% | 15" | 2.5" |
| Camas | <1% | <1% | 4" | 1.5" |
| Moses Lake | <1% | <1% | 14" | 2.5" |
| Bainbridge Island | <1% | <1% | 4" | 1.5" |
| Oak Harbor | <1% | <1% | 4" | 1.5" |
Chances are for Friday. Normal snow is the NOAA 1991–2020 annual average near each town.
How much snow closes school in Washington?
Across Washington's larger towns, normal snowfall runs from about 2" a year in Kennewick to about 46" in Spokane, so the amount it takes to close schools varies too: from roughly 1" to 6" of overnight snow in our model.
- Seattle: about 4" of snow a year; usually closes at about 1.5".
- Spokane: about 46" of snow a year; usually closes at about 6".
- Tacoma: about 4" of snow a year; usually closes at about 1.5".
- Vancouver: about 3" of snow a year; usually closes at about 1".
- Bellevue: about 9" of snow a year; usually closes at about 2".
- Kent: about 7" of snow a year; usually closes at about 1.5".
Compare every state on our how much snow closes school map.
Winter weather alerts and forecaster notes in Washington
No winter storm, ice or cold alerts from the National Weather Service cover the Washington towns we track right now.
NWS Seattle WA · Synopsis
- mainly dry conditions for interior areas and light rain at times near the coast. A series of frontal systems will bring a return of widespread rain and occasionally windy conditions Friday into early next week.
Excerpt from the National Weather Service Seattle WA Area Forecast Discussion, issued Nov 12, 9:02 AM PST. Read the full discussion.
NWS Spokane WA · Key Messages
- Warmer and drier through Thursday night.
- Cooler storm systems move in Friday into the weekend bringing additional rain, mountain snow, and gusty winds.
- Saturated soils and continued rain will pose a continued risk of debris flows and rock slides in the Cascades this week.
Excerpt from the National Weather Service Spokane WA Area Forecast Discussion, issued Nov 12, 12:13 PM PST. Read the full discussion.
Washington'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 Seattle, Spokane, Vancouver, Yakima, Bellingham:
| Date | Near | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Mar 13, 2026 | Spokane | 8.2" |
| Wed, Jan 7, 2026 | Spokane | 7" |
| Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | Spokane | 1.4" |
| Mon, Dec 1, 2025 | Spokane | 1.1" |
| Tue, Jan 6, 2026 | Spokane | 0.9" |
| Tue, Dec 2, 2025 | Spokane | 0.8" |
| Thu, Dec 18, 2025 | Spokane | 0.8" |
| Tue, Feb 17, 2026 | Spokane | 0.8" |
Season totals: Seattle 0.2" · Spokane 24.8" · Vancouver 0" · Yakima 0" · Bellingham 0". Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily.
Largest Washington school districts
These districts make the official call for schools around Washington. Their websites post closings and delays first:
Snow days in nearby states
Washington snow day FAQ
Will there be a snow day in Washington tomorrow?
No town we track in Washington 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 93 places in Washington.
How much snow does it take to close school in Washington?
It varies across the state. Based on normal snowfall, our model puts the closing point at about 1" in Kennewick and about 6" in Spokane. Ice and dangerous cold can close schools with less snow.
What were Washington's biggest snow days last winter?
Among the NOAA stations we checked, the biggest single-day snowfall in the 2025–26 winter was 8.2 inches near Spokane on Mar 13, 2026.
Where are Washington 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 Seattle Public Schools, Lake Washington School District, Spokane Public Schools.