Cleveland Snow Day Predictor: Will Cleveland Schools Close Tomorrow?
Cleveland sits at the western edge of the Lake Erie snowbelt: the heaviest lake-effect snow usually falls in the eastern suburbs and in Geauga and Lake counties, not downtown.
That means closures around Cleveland often split east versus west, with east-side districts closing while west-side districts stay open.
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Cleveland snow day chances
Cleveland, 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 7"
- No meaningful snow or ice in the forecast for Friday morning.
- Cleveland usually needs about 7" to close schools (normal snowfall 66" a year).
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How much snow closes school in Cleveland?
Cleveland gets about 66" of snow in a normal year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, averaged from 4 nearby stations including Cleveland, Brunswick 0.5 Ne, Elyria 3 E). Based on that, our model treats about 7" 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.
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Cleveland average snowfall by month
Winter weather alerts and forecaster notes for Cleveland
No winter storm, ice or cold alerts from the National Weather Service are in effect for Cleveland right now.
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.
Cleveland 7-day snow forecast
No snow in the 7-day forecast for Cleveland right now.
Cleveland's biggest snow days last winter (2025–26)
Daily snowfall7" or moreSource: NOAA GHCN-Daily
In the 2025–26 winter, NOAA's Cleveland station (17 km from Cleveland) recorded50.9" of snow. Its biggest single-day totals:
| Date | Snowfall |
|---|---|
| Sun, Jan 25, 2026 | 7.6" |
| Thu, Jan 15, 2026 | 7.2" |
| Tue, Dec 2, 2025 | 3.1" |
| Thu, Dec 11, 2025 | 2.9" |
| Wed, Dec 31, 2025 | 2.5" |
Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily, station USW00014820.
Cleveland school districts: where closings are announced
These districts make the official call for schools around Cleveland. Their websites post closings and delays first:
Snow day chances near Cleveland
| Place | Distance | Friday | Usually closes at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield Heights, OH | 6 mi | <1% | 7" |
| Lakewood, OH | 6 mi | <1% | 7" |
| Cleveland Heights, OH | 6 mi | <1% | 7" |
| Parma, OH | 7 mi | <1% | 7" |
| Euclid, OH | 11 mi | <1% | 8" |
| Westlake, OH | 13 mi | <1% | 6" |
| Strongsville, OH | 14 mi | <1% | 7" |
| Solon, OH | 14 mi | <1% | 7" |
Snow day pages for other cities
Cleveland snow day FAQ
Will Cleveland schools close tomorrow?
Our current estimate for Cleveland 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 Cleveland?
Based on Cleveland's normal snowfall of about 66 inches a year, our model puts the closing point at about 7" 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 Cleveland get last winter?
NOAA's Cleveland station recorded 50.9 inches in the 2025–26 winter. The biggest single day was Jan 25, 2026 with 7.6 inches.
Where do Cleveland schools announce snow days?
Each district posts closings and delays on its own website and alert system: Cleveland Metropolitan School District, Parma City School District, Lakewood City Schools. Local TV stations also carry closing lists.