Seattle Snow Day Predictor: Will Seattle Schools Close Tomorrow?
Seattle gets only a few inches of snow in a typical year, but steep hills and few plows mean a small amount can shut down roads and close schools.
Snow here usually comes when cold air from the Fraser River valley meets Pacific moisture, and forecasts can swing a lot within a day.
Forecast data may be out of date. We're working on it; check your local forecast too.
Seattle snow day chances
Seattle, WA
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 1.5"
- No meaningful snow or ice in the forecast for Friday morning.
- Seattle usually needs about 1.5" to close schools (normal snowfall 4" a year).
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How much snow closes school in Seattle?
Seattle gets about 4" of snow in a normal year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, averaged from 6 nearby stations including Seattle Sand Pt Wsfo, Seattle Tacoma Intl. Airport, Bremerton). Based on that, our model treats about 1.5" 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.
SeattleOther placesModel estimate from NOAA normal snowfall
Seattle average snowfall by month
Winter weather alerts and forecaster notes for Seattle
No winter storm, ice or cold alerts from the National Weather Service are in effect for Seattle right now.
NWS Seattle WA · Synopsis
- mainly dry conditions for interior areas and light rain at times near the coast. A series of frontal systems will bring a return of widespread rain and occasionally windy conditions Friday into early next week.
Excerpt from the National Weather Service Seattle WA Area Forecast Discussion, issued Nov 12, 2:43 PM PST. Read the full discussion.
Seattle 7-day snow forecast
No snow in the 7-day forecast for Seattle right now.
Seattle's biggest snow days last winter (2025–26)
Only 0.2" of snow fell at NOAA's Seattle Sand Pt WFO station in the 2025–26 winter, and no day reached half an inch, far below Seattle's closing point of about 1.5".
In the 2025–26 winter, NOAA's Seattle Sand Pt WFO station (10 km from Seattle) recorded0.2" of snow. Its biggest single-day totals:
| Date | Snowfall |
|---|---|
| Fri, Mar 13, 2026 | 0.2" |
Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily, station USW00094290.
Seattle school districts: where closings are announced
These districts make the official call for schools around Seattle. Their websites post closings and delays first:
Snow day chances near Seattle
| Place | Distance | Friday | Usually closes at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bainbridge Island, WA | 7 mi | <1% | 1.5" |
| Kirkland, WA | 9 mi | <1% | 1.5" |
| Bellevue, WA | 9 mi | <1% | 2" |
| Shoreline, WA | 10 mi | <1% | 1.5" |
| Burien, WA | 10 mi | <1% | 1.5" |
| Renton, WA | 12 mi | <1% | 2" |
| Bothell, WA | 13 mi | <1% | 1.5" |
| Lynnwood, WA | 15 mi | <1% | 1.5" |
Snow day pages for other cities
Seattle snow day FAQ
Will Seattle schools close tomorrow?
Our current estimate for Seattle 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 Seattle?
Based on Seattle's normal snowfall of about 4 inches a year, our model puts the closing point at about 1.5" 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 Seattle get last winter?
NOAA's Seattle Sand Pt WFO station recorded 0.2 inches in the 2025–26 winter. The biggest single day was Mar 13, 2026 with 0.2 inches.
Where do Seattle schools announce snow days?
Each district posts closings and delays on its own website and alert system: Seattle Public Schools, Lake Washington School District, Northshore School District. Local TV stations also carry closing lists.