Wind Chill in Washington
Will schools close in Washington tomorrow? Live snow day probability for 13 Washington cities, updated every 30 minutes.
Washington Winter Profile
Washington winter weather varies dramatically across the state. Across the 13 Washington cities covered by SnowSense™, average annual snowfall is 14 inches, ranging from 4 inches in Vancouver to 42 inches in Spokane.
School-closure thresholds track the regional snowfall climatology: districts in high-snowfall areas close only for major events, while low-snowfall districts close for smaller events that would be unremarkable elsewhere. Washington's district-level autonomy means nearby towns sometimes make different closure calls for the same storm.
Pick a city above for a live snow day probability specific to that location. Each Washington city's probability refreshes every 30 minutes with the latest forecast data.
Cold-Day School Closures in Washington
Schools in Washington typically close for cold alone when wind chills drop below dangerous thresholds. The exact threshold varies by district — urban districts with walking students tend to close at warmer wind chills than rural districts where all students ride buses.