Massachusetts Snow Day Calculator: Snow Day Chances Tomorrow by City
Massachusetts gets most of its big storms from nor'easters, and snow totals rise quickly from the coast to Worcester County and the Berkshires.
Districts are organized town by town, so neighboring towns often make different calls on the same storm.
Forecast data may be out of date. We're working on it; check your local forecast too.
Massachusetts's largest city
Boston, MA
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 6"
- No meaningful snow or ice in the forecast for Friday morning.
- Boston usually needs about 6" to close schools (normal snowfall 52" a year).
Estimate, not official. Check your school district for the final decision.
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Massachusetts city snow day pages
Snow day chances by city in Massachusetts
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Chance of a snow day and of a delay on the next school day for the largest Massachusetts towns we track, highest chance first. We cover 115 places in Massachusetts; enter your ZIP code above for any of them.
| Place | Snow day | Delay | Normal snow | Usually closes at |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner | 1% | 1% | 68" | 7" |
| Winchendon | 1% | 2% | 58" | 6" |
| Boston | <1% | <1% | 52" | 6" |
| Worcester | <1% | <1% | 68" | 7" |
| Springfield | <1% | <1% | 48" | 6" |
| Cambridge | <1% | <1% | 57" | 6" |
| Lowell | <1% | <1% | 59" | 7" |
| Brockton | <1% | <1% | 42" | 5" |
| Lynn | <1% | <1% | 48" | 6" |
| Quincy | <1% | <1% | 58" | 6" |
| New Bedford | <1% | <1% | 33" | 5" |
| Fall River | <1% | <1% | 34" | 5" |
| Newton | <1% | <1% | 57" | 6" |
| Lawrence | <1% | <1% | 62" | 7" |
| Framingham | <1% | <1% | 48" | 6" |
| Haverhill | <1% | <1% | 62" | 7" |
| Malden | <1% | <1% | 53" | 6" |
| Plymouth | <1% | <1% | 37" | 5" |
| Taunton | <1% | <1% | 31" | 4" |
| Weymouth | <1% | <1% | 53" | 6" |
| Chicopee | <1% | <1% | 47" | 6" |
| Barnstable | <1% | <1% | 22" | 3" |
| Attleboro | <1% | <1% | 45" | 6" |
| Leominster | <1% | <1% | 68" | 7" |
| Woburn | <1% | <1% | 60" | 7" |
| Beverly | <1% | <1% | 48" | 6" |
| Pittsfield | <1% | <1% | 65" | 7" |
| Billerica | <1% | <1% | 60" | 7" |
| Marlborough | <1% | <1% | 52" | 6" |
| Fitchburg | <1% | 1% | 71" | 7" |
| Amherst | <1% | <1% | 41" | 5" |
| Westfield | <1% | <1% | 53" | 6" |
| Shrewsbury | <1% | <1% | 59" | 6" |
| Holyoke | <1% | <1% | 48" | 6" |
| Natick | <1% | <1% | 49" | 6" |
| Randolph | <1% | <1% | 64" | 7" |
| Lexington | <1% | <1% | 58" | 6" |
| Dartmouth | <1% | <1% | 33" | 5" |
| Franklin | <1% | <1% | 49" | 6" |
| Falmouth | <1% | <1% | 31" | 4" |
Chances are for Friday. Normal snow is the NOAA 1991–2020 annual average near each town.
How much snow closes school in Massachusetts?
Across Massachusetts's larger towns, normal snowfall runs from about 22" a year in Barnstable to about 71" in Fitchburg, so the amount it takes to close schools varies too: from roughly 3" to 7" of overnight snow in our model.
- Boston: about 52" of snow a year; usually closes at about 6".
- Worcester: about 68" of snow a year; usually closes at about 7".
- Springfield: about 48" of snow a year; usually closes at about 6".
- Cambridge: about 57" of snow a year; usually closes at about 6".
- Lowell: about 59" of snow a year; usually closes at about 7".
- Brockton: about 42" of snow a year; usually closes at about 5".
Compare every state on our how much snow closes school map.
Winter weather alerts and forecaster notes in Massachusetts
No winter storm, ice or cold alerts from the National Weather Service cover the Massachusetts towns we track right now.
NWS Boston/Norton MA · Key Messages
- Widespread rain overspreads the region this evening and changes to a period of wet snow in the high terrain before tapering off early Fri. Any snow accumulations very minor with the greatest risk across the northern ORH Hills/Berks. Lingering rain Fri afternoon will mainly be across RI/SE MA and especially near the south coast.
- Cooler, cloudy weather with northwest breezes this weekend. Mainly dry weather, but hit or miss scattered showers possible Saturday afternoon.
- Prolonged stretch of dry weather early to mid next week, with a warming trend to temperatures.
Excerpt from the National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA Area Forecast Discussion, issued Nov 12, 6:36 PM EST. Read the full discussion.
Massachusetts'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 Boston, Springfield, Barnstable:
| Date | Near | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Feb 23, 2026 | Boston | 17.1" |
| Sun, Jan 25, 2026 | Boston | 16.7" |
| Sun, Jan 25, 2026 | Springfield | 15.6" |
| Mon, Feb 23, 2026 | Barnstable | 12.4" |
| Mon, Jan 26, 2026 | Barnstable | 10" |
| Mon, Feb 23, 2026 | Springfield | 9" |
| Mon, Jan 26, 2026 | Boston | 6.5" |
| Sat, Feb 7, 2026 | Boston | 5.2" |
Season totals: Boston 62.8" · Springfield 52.7" · Barnstable 46". Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily.
Largest Massachusetts school districts
These districts make the official call for schools around Massachusetts. Their websites post closings and delays first:
Snow days in nearby states
Massachusetts snow day FAQ
Will there be a snow day in Massachusetts tomorrow?
No town we track in Massachusetts 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 115 places in Massachusetts.
How much snow does it take to close school in Massachusetts?
It varies across the state. Based on normal snowfall, our model puts the closing point at about 3" in Barnstable and about 7" in Fitchburg. Ice and dangerous cold can close schools with less snow.
What were Massachusetts's biggest snow days last winter?
Among the NOAA stations we checked, the biggest single-day snowfall in the 2025–26 winter was 17.1 inches near Boston on Feb 23, 2026.
Where are Massachusetts 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 Boston Public Schools, Worcester Public Schools, Springfield Public Schools.