Minneapolis Snow Day Predictor: Will Minneapolis Schools Close Tomorrow?
Twin Cities districts handle snow routinely, so extreme cold closes schools here about as often as snow does: districts watch wind chills at the bus stop in the −30s °F and below.
Minneapolis Public Schools, Saint Paul and the suburban districts such as Anoka-Hennepin decide separately, though on the coldest days most of the metro closes together.
Forecast data may be out of date. We're working on it; check your local forecast too.
Minneapolis snow day chances
Minneapolis, MN
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.
- Minneapolis usually needs about 6" to close schools (normal snowfall 47" a year).
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How much snow closes school in Minneapolis?
Minneapolis gets about 47" of snow in a normal year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, averaged from 6 nearby stations including U Of Mn St Paul, Minneapolis/St Paul Airport, New Hope). Based on that, our model treats about 6" 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.
MinneapolisOther placesModel estimate from NOAA normal snowfall
Minneapolis average snowfall by month
Winter weather alerts and forecaster notes for Minneapolis
No winter storm, ice or cold alerts from the National Weather Service are in effect for Minneapolis right now.
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN · Key Messages
- Cold weather continues through the weekend.
- Dry weather persists, along with warmer temperatures starting next week.
Excerpt from the National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN Area Forecast Discussion, issued Nov 12, 5:27 PM CST. Read the full discussion.
Minneapolis 7-day snow forecast
No snow in the 7-day forecast for Minneapolis right now.
Minneapolis's biggest snow days last winter (2025–26)
Daily snowfall6" or moreSource: NOAA GHCN-Daily
In the 2025–26 winter, NOAA's Minneapolis-St Paul Intl. Airport station (9 km from Minneapolis) recorded48.5" of snow. Its biggest single-day totals:
| Date | Snowfall |
|---|---|
| Sun, Dec 28, 2025 | 5.8" |
| Wed, Feb 18, 2026 | 5.6" |
| Sat, Mar 14, 2026 | 5" |
| Sat, Nov 29, 2025 | 3.9" |
| Sun, Mar 15, 2026 | 3.9" |
Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily, station USW00014922.
Minneapolis school districts: where closings are announced
These districts make the official call for schools around Minneapolis. Their websites post closings and delays first:
Snow day chances near Minneapolis
| Place | Distance | Friday | Usually closes at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roseville, MN | 7 mi | <1% | 5" |
| Edina, MN | 7 mi | <1% | 6" |
| Crystal, MN | 7 mi | <1% | 6" |
| St. Paul, MN | 8 mi | <1% | 5" |
| Fridley, MN | 8 mi | <1% | 6" |
| Minnetonka, MN | 9 mi | <1% | 6" |
| Bloomington, MN | 10 mi | <1% | 6" |
| Plymouth, MN | 10 mi | <1% | 6" |
Snow day pages for other cities
Minneapolis snow day FAQ
Will Minneapolis schools close tomorrow?
Our current estimate for Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis?
Based on Minneapolis's normal snowfall of about 47 inches a year, our model puts the closing point at about 6" 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 Minneapolis get last winter?
NOAA's Minneapolis-St Paul Intl. Airport station recorded 48.5 inches in the 2025–26 winter. The biggest single day was Dec 28, 2025 with 5.8 inches.
Where do Minneapolis schools announce snow days?
Each district posts closings and delays on its own website and alert system: Minneapolis Public Schools, Saint Paul Public Schools, Anoka-Hennepin Schools. Local TV stations also carry closing lists.