Ohio Snow Day Calculator: Snow Day Chances Tomorrow by City
Northeast Ohio gets lake-effect snow off Lake Erie, heaviest in the snowbelt east of Cleveland, while central and southern Ohio see fewer, smaller storms.
Ohio uses county sheriffs' snow-emergency levels (1, 2 and 3), and a Level 2 or 3 in your county is a strong sign that schools will close.
Forecast data may be out of date. We're working on it; check your local forecast too.
Ohio's largest city
Columbus, OH
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.
- Columbus usually needs about 4" to close schools (normal snowfall 25" a year).
Estimate, not official. Check your school district for the final decision.
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Ohio city snow day pages
Snow day chances by city in Ohio
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Chance of a snow day and of a delay on the next school day for the largest Ohio towns we track, highest chance first. We cover 138 places in Ohio; enter your ZIP code above for any of them.
| Place | Snow day | Delay | Normal snow | Usually closes at |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | <1% | <1% | 25" | 4" |
| Cleveland | <1% | <1% | 66" | 7" |
| Cincinnati | <1% | <1% | 16" | 2.5" |
| Toledo | <1% | <1% | 34" | 5" |
| Akron | <1% | <1% | 44" | 5" |
| Dayton | <1% | <1% | 14" | 2.5" |
| Parma | <1% | <1% | 60" | 7" |
| Canton | <1% | <1% | 37" | 5" |
| Lorain | <1% | <1% | 47" | 6" |
| Hamilton | <1% | <1% | 14" | 2.5" |
| Youngstown | <1% | <1% | 46" | 6" |
| Springfield | <1% | <1% | 18" | 3" |
| Kettering | <1% | <1% | 14" | 2.5" |
| Elyria | <1% | <1% | 45" | 6" |
| Middletown | <1% | <1% | 10" | 2" |
| Newark | <1% | <1% | 16" | 2.5" |
| Cuyahoga Falls | <1% | <1% | 50" | 6" |
| Lakewood | <1% | <1% | 60" | 7" |
| Dublin | <1% | <1% | 23" | 4" |
| Euclid | <1% | <1% | 89" | 8" |
| Beavercreek | <1% | <1% | 16" | 2.5" |
| Mansfield | <1% | <1% | 47" | 6" |
| Mentor | <1% | <1% | 114" | 9" |
| Delaware | <1% | <1% | 24" | 4" |
| Strongsville | <1% | <1% | 61" | 7" |
| Fairfield | <1% | <1% | 15" | 2.5" |
| Cleveland Heights | <1% | <1% | 72" | 7" |
| Grove | <1% | <1% | 22" | 3" |
| Huber Heights | <1% | <1% | 18" | 3" |
| Reynoldsburg | <1% | <1% | 25" | 4" |
| Lancaster | <1% | <1% | 18" | 3" |
| Findlay | <1% | <1% | 24" | 4" |
| Hilliard | <1% | <1% | 23" | 4" |
| Warren | <1% | <1% | 37" | 5" |
| Westerville | <1% | <1% | 20" | 3" |
| North Ridgeville | <1% | <1% | 47" | 6" |
| Upper Arlington | <1% | <1% | 23" | 3" |
| Mason | <1% | <1% | 15" | 2.5" |
| Marion | <1% | <1% | 24" | 4" |
| Gahanna | <1% | <1% | 26" | 4" |
Chances are for Friday. Normal snow is the NOAA 1991–2020 annual average near each town.
How much snow closes school in Ohio?
Across Ohio's larger towns, normal snowfall runs from about 10" a year in Middletown to about 114" in Mentor, so the amount it takes to close schools varies too: from roughly 2" to 9" of overnight snow in our model.
- Columbus: about 25" of snow a year; usually closes at about 4".
- Cleveland: about 66" of snow a year; usually closes at about 7".
- Cincinnati: about 16" of snow a year; usually closes at about 2.5".
- Toledo: about 34" of snow a year; usually closes at about 5".
- Akron: about 44" of snow a year; usually closes at about 5".
- Dayton: about 14" of snow a year; usually closes at about 2.5".
Compare every state on our how much snow closes school map.
Winter weather alerts and forecaster notes in Ohio
No winter storm, ice or cold alerts from the National Weather Service cover the Ohio towns we track right now.
NWS Wilmington OH · Key Messages
- Off and on showers will occur into tonight with some spotty showers still possible into Friday. Colder air will spread in through the end of the week and continue this weekend.
Excerpt from the National Weather Service Wilmington OH Area Forecast Discussion, issued Nov 12, 5:52 PM EST. Read the full discussion.
NWS Cleveland OH · Key Messages
- Second round of rain showers with lake-enhancement this afternoon.
- Lake effect rain and rain/snow mix expected early Friday morning through early next week.
Excerpt from the National Weather Service Cleveland OH Area Forecast Discussion, issued Nov 12, 11:55 PM EST. Read the full discussion.
Ohio'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 Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, Youngstown:
| Date | Near | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Jan 25, 2026 | Columbus | 11.9" |
| Sun, Jan 25, 2026 | Youngstown | 10.1" |
| Sun, Jan 25, 2026 | Cincinnati | 9.2" |
| Sun, Jan 25, 2026 | Cleveland | 7.6" |
| Thu, Jan 15, 2026 | Cleveland | 7.2" |
| Sun, Jan 25, 2026 | Toledo | 6.3" |
| Sat, Dec 13, 2025 | Columbus | 5.4" |
| Tue, Dec 2, 2025 | Youngstown | 5.3" |
Season totals: Columbus 33.9" · Cleveland 50.9" · Cincinnati 32.6" · Toledo 29.2" · Youngstown 55". Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily.
Largest Ohio school districts
These districts make the official call for schools around Ohio. Their websites post closings and delays first:
Snow days in nearby states
Ohio snow day FAQ
Will there be a snow day in Ohio tomorrow?
No town we track in Ohio 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 138 places in Ohio.
How much snow does it take to close school in Ohio?
It varies across the state. Based on normal snowfall, our model puts the closing point at about 2" in Middletown and about 9" in Mentor. Ice and dangerous cold can close schools with less snow.
What were Ohio's biggest snow days last winter?
Among the NOAA stations we checked, the biggest single-day snowfall in the 2025–26 winter was 11.9 inches near Columbus on Jan 25, 2026.
Where are Ohio 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 Columbus City Schools, Cleveland Metropolitan School District, Cincinnati Public Schools.