New York City Snow Day Predictor: Will NYC Schools Close Tomorrow?
New York City Public Schools is the largest school district in the country, so a snow day here affects more students than anywhere else.
Since 2020 the city has replaced most snow days with remote learning days (as it did for the January 2026 storm), so a high number here usually means a remote day rather than a day off; a traditional snow day needs a state waiver, as after the record February 2026 storm.
Most big NYC snowstorms are nor'easters, and the rain–snow line often sits right over the five boroughs, which makes the totals hard to call until the night before.
Forecast data may be out of date. We're working on it; check your local forecast too.
New York City snow day chances
New York, NY
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 4"
- No meaningful snow or ice in the forecast for Friday morning.
- New York usually needs about 4" to close schools (normal snowfall 27" a year).
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How much snow closes school in New York City?
New York City gets about 27" of snow in a normal year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, averaged from 6 nearby stations including NY Ave. V Brooklyn, New York Central Park Tower, New York Laguardia Airport). Based on that, our model treats about 4" 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.
New York CityOther placesModel estimate from NOAA normal snowfall
New York City average snowfall by month
Winter weather alerts and forecaster notes for New York City
No winter storm, ice or cold alerts from the National Weather Service are in effect for New York City right now.
NWS New York NY · Key Messages
- Periods of mainly light to moderate rainfall tonight and Friday with impacts no longer anticipated.
- Minor coastal flooding is possible in vulnerable locations along the Long Island south shore during the Friday daytime high tide cycle.
- High pressure will bring dry conditions into much of next week.
Excerpt from the National Weather Service New York NY Area Forecast Discussion, issued Nov 12, 10:17 PM EST. Read the full discussion.
New York City 7-day snow forecast
No snow in the 7-day forecast for New York City right now.
New York City's biggest snow days last winter (2025–26)
Daily snowfall4" or moreSource: NOAA GHCN-Daily
In the 2025–26 winter, NOAA's NY City Central Park station (13 km from New York City) recorded43.4" of snow. Its biggest single-day totals:
| Date | Snowfall |
|---|---|
| Sun, Jan 25, 2026 | 11.4" |
| Mon, Feb 23, 2026 | 10.9" |
| Sun, Feb 22, 2026 | 8.8" |
| Sun, Dec 14, 2025 | 2.9" |
| Sat, Dec 27, 2025 | 2.6" |
Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily, station USW00094728.
NYC school districts: where closings are announced
These districts make the official call for schools around New York City. Their websites post closings and delays first:
Snow day chances near New York City
| Place | Distance | Friday | Usually closes at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey, NJ | 7 mi | <1% | 4" |
| North Bergen Township, NJ | 10 mi | <1% | 4" |
| Valley Stream, NY | 12 mi | <1% | 4" |
| Newark, NJ | 13 mi | <1% | 4" |
| Fort Lee, NJ | 13 mi | <1% | 4" |
| Long Beach, NY | 15 mi | <1% | 4" |
| Linden, NJ | 16 mi | <1% | 4" |
| Bloomfield Township, NJ | 16 mi | <1% | 4" |
Snow day pages for other cities
New York City snow day FAQ
Will NYC schools close tomorrow?
Our current estimate for New York City 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 New York City?
Based on New York City's normal snowfall of about 27 inches a year, our model puts the closing point at about 4" 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 New York City get last winter?
NOAA's NY City Central Park station recorded 43.4 inches in the 2025–26 winter. The biggest single day was Jan 25, 2026 with 11.4 inches.
Where do NYC schools announce snow days?
Each district posts closings and delays on its own website and alert system: New York City Public Schools. Local TV stations also carry closing lists.