Atlanta Snow Day Predictor: Will Atlanta Schools Close Tomorrow?
Atlanta averages only about an inch or two of snow a year, and ice is often a bigger threat than snow.
On January 28, 2014, about two inches of snow gridlocked metro roads, and thousands of students spent the night in school gyms or on buses. That storm is why even a small snow or ice forecast gets taken seriously here.
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Atlanta snow day chances
Atlanta, GA
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"
- No meaningful snow or ice in the forecast for Friday morning.
- Atlanta usually needs about 1" to close schools (normal snowfall 1" a year).
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How much snow closes school in Atlanta?
Atlanta gets about 1" of snow in a normal year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, averaged from 6 nearby stations including Atlanta 9nw, Atlanta Hartsfield Intl. Airport, Mableton 1 N). Based on that, our model treats about 1" 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.
AtlantaOther placesModel estimate from NOAA normal snowfall
Atlanta average snowfall by month
Winter weather alerts and forecaster notes for Atlanta
No winter storm, ice or cold alerts from the National Weather Service are in effect for Atlanta right now.
NWS Peachtree City GA · Key Messages
- Substantially cooler conditions will arrive on Friday behind another cold front.
- A Freeze Watch is currently in effect for portions of west and north Georgia for Saturday morning, and a more widespread freeze is likely by Sunday morning.
- Dry conditions will persist from the weekend into early next week.
Excerpt from the National Weather Service Peachtree City GA Area Forecast Discussion, issued Nov 12, 6:34 PM EST. Read the full discussion.
Atlanta 7-day snow forecast
No snow in the 7-day forecast for Atlanta right now.
Atlanta's biggest snow days last winter (2025–26)
Only 0.2" of snow fell at NOAA's Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International station in the 2025–26 winter, and no day reached half an inch, far below Atlanta's closing point of about 1".
In the 2025–26 winter, NOAA's Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International station (15 km from Atlanta) recorded0.2" of snow. Its biggest single-day totals:
| Date | Snowfall |
|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 31, 2026 | 0.2" |
Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily, station USW00013874.
Atlanta school districts: where closings are announced
These districts make the official call for schools around Atlanta. Their websites post closings and delays first:
Snow day chances near Atlanta
| Place | Distance | Friday | Usually closes at |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Point, GA | 7 mi | <1% | 1" |
| Decatur, GA | 7 mi | <1% | 1" |
| Brookhaven, GA | 8 mi | <1% | 1" |
| Smyrna, GA | 9 mi | <1% | 1" |
| Mableton, GA | 10 mi | <1% | 1" |
| Sandy Springs, GA | 12 mi | <1% | 1" |
| South Fulton, GA | 13 mi | <1% | 1" |
| Tucker, GA | 14 mi | <1% | 1" |
Snow day pages for other cities
Atlanta snow day FAQ
Will Atlanta schools close tomorrow?
Our current estimate for Atlanta 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 Atlanta?
Based on Atlanta's normal snowfall of about 1 inches a year, our model puts the closing point at about 1" 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 Atlanta get last winter?
NOAA's Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International station recorded 0.2 inches in the 2025–26 winter. The biggest single day was Jan 31, 2026 with 0.2 inches.
Where do Atlanta schools announce snow days?
Each district posts closings and delays on its own website and alert system: Gwinnett County Public Schools, Cobb County School District, Fulton County Schools. Local TV stations also carry closing lists.