Texas Snow Day Calculator: Snow Day Chances Tomorrow by City
Snow is rare in most of Texas, so road crews and districts have little equipment for it, and ice is the bigger threat; even a thin glaze can close schools across a metro.
The Panhandle is the exception: Amarillo and Lubbock get real snow most winters and close less easily than Dallas, Houston or Austin.
Forecast data may be out of date. We're working on it; check your local forecast too.
Texas's largest city
Houston, TX
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 1"
- No meaningful snow or ice in the forecast for Friday morning.
- Houston usually needs about 1" to close schools (normal snowfall 0" a year).
Estimate, not official. Check your school district for the final decision.
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Snow day chances by city in Texas
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Chance of a snow day and of a delay on the next school day for the largest Texas towns we track, highest chance first. We cover 125 places in Texas; enter your ZIP code above for any of them.
| Place | Snow day | Delay | Normal snow | Usually closes at |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | <1% | <1% | 0" | 1" |
| San Antonio | <1% | <1% | 0" | 1" |
| Dallas | <1% | <1% | 1" | 1" |
| Fort Worth | <1% | <1% | 1" | 1" |
| Austin | <1% | <1% | 0" | 1" |
| El Paso | <1% | <1% | 3" | 1" |
| Arlington | <1% | <1% | 1" | 1" |
| Corpus Christi | <1% | <1% | 0" | 1" |
| Plano | <1% | <1% | 1" | 1" |
| Lubbock | <1% | <1% | 7" | 1.5" |
| Laredo | <1% | <1% | 0" | 1" |
| Irving | <1% | <1% | 1" | 1" |
| Garland | <1% | <1% | 1" | 1" |
| Frisco | <1% | <1% | 2" | 1" |
| McKinney | <1% | <1% | 2" | 1" |
| Grand Prairie | <1% | <1% | 1" | 1" |
| Amarillo | <1% | <1% | 15" | 2.5" |
| Brownsville | <1% | <1% | 0" | 1" |
| Denton | <1% | <1% | 1" | 1" |
| Killeen | <1% | <1% | 0" | 1" |
| Mesquite | <1% | <1% | 1" | 1" |
| Pasadena | <1% | <1% | 0" | 1" |
| McAllen | <1% | <1% | 0" | 1" |
| Waco | <1% | <1% | 0" | 1" |
| Midland | <1% | <1% | 3" | 1" |
| Lewisville | <1% | <1% | 0" | 1" |
| Carrollton | <1% | <1% | 1" | 1" |
| Round Rock | <1% | <1% | 0" | 1" |
| Abilene | <1% | <1% | 3" | 1" |
| Pearland | <1% | <1% | 0" | 1" |
| College Station | <1% | <1% | 0" | 1" |
| Odessa | <1% | <1% | 2" | 1" |
| League | <1% | <1% | 0" | 1" |
| Richardson | <1% | <1% | 1" | 1" |
| New Braunfels | <1% | <1% | 0" | 1" |
| Conroe | <1% | <1% | 0" | 1" |
| Allen | <1% | <1% | 1" | 1" |
| Beaumont | <1% | <1% | 0" | 1" |
| Tyler | <1% | <1% | 1" | 1" |
| Sugar Land | <1% | <1% | 0" | 1" |
Chances are for Friday. Normal snow is the NOAA 1991–2020 annual average near each town.
How much snow closes school in Texas?
Across Texas's larger towns, normal snowfall runs from about 0" a year in Houston to about 15" in Amarillo, so the amount it takes to close schools varies too: from roughly 1" to 2.5" of overnight snow in our model.
- Houston: about 0" of snow a year; usually closes at about 1".
- San Antonio: about 0" of snow a year; usually closes at about 1".
- Dallas: about 1" of snow a year; usually closes at about 1".
- Fort Worth: about 1" of snow a year; usually closes at about 1".
- Austin: about 0" of snow a year; usually closes at about 1".
- El Paso: about 3" of snow a year; usually closes at about 1".
Compare every state on our how much snow closes school map.
Winter weather alerts and forecaster notes in Texas
No winter storm, ice or cold alerts from the National Weather Service cover the Texas towns we track right now.
NWS Houston/Galveston TX · Key Messages
- Cooler, drier weather will prevail for the remainder of the work week following Thursday morning's cold front.
- Rain chances return late this weekend as a couple of upper level disturbances push into the region. Locally heavy rainfall possible Sunday.
- Another cold front pushes through by Monday morning bringing another period of cooler, drier weather.
Excerpt from the National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX Area Forecast Discussion, issued Nov 12, 5:06 PM CST. Read the full discussion.
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX · Key Messages
- Updated at 521 PM CST Thu Nov 12 2026
- Dry weather with temperatures at or above normal through Friday.
- Rain chances return to the Rio Grande plains late Friday, then spread east across the remainder of the region Saturday and Sunday.
- Temperatures trending much cooler for early next week.
Excerpt from the National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX Area Forecast Discussion, issued Nov 12, 5:24 PM CST. Read the full discussion.
Texas'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 Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, El Paso, Amarillo:
| Date | Near | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 24, 2026 | Amarillo | 3.4" |
| Sun, Jan 25, 2026 | El Paso | 0.6" |
| Sat, Jan 17, 2026 | Amarillo | 0.4" |
| Sat, Jan 24, 2026 | Austin | 0.3" |
| Sun, Jan 25, 2026 | Austin | 0.3" |
| Fri, Jan 23, 2026 | Amarillo | 0.3" |
| Mon, Jan 26, 2026 | Amarillo | 0.3" |
| Wed, Dec 3, 2025 | Amarillo | 0.1" |
Season totals: Houston 0" · San Antonio 0" · Dallas 0" · Austin 0.6" · El Paso 0.6" · Amarillo 4.6". Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily.
Largest Texas school districts
These districts make the official call for schools around Texas. Their websites post closings and delays first:
Snow days in nearby states
Texas snow day FAQ
Will there be a snow day in Texas tomorrow?
No town we track in Texas 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 125 places in Texas.
How much snow does it take to close school in Texas?
It varies across the state. Based on normal snowfall, our model puts the closing point at about 1" in Houston and about 2.5" in Amarillo. Ice and dangerous cold can close schools with less snow.
What were Texas's biggest snow days last winter?
Among the NOAA stations we checked, the biggest single-day snowfall in the 2025–26 winter was 3.4 inches near Amarillo on Jan 24, 2026.
Where are Texas 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 Houston ISD, Dallas ISD, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD.