Winnipeg, MB Snow Day Calculator
Check if school will be cancelled in Winnipeg tomorrow.
Predictions are estimates based on weather forecasts. Always confirm with your school district's official announcements.
Check if school will be cancelled in Winnipeg tomorrow.
Predictions are estimates based on weather forecasts. Always confirm with your school district's official announcements.
Central prairie continental climate with very cold winters, heavy wind chill, and blowing snow across flat terrain. Manitoba averages about 115 cm of snow per year, making Winnipeg no stranger to winter storms and school closures.
Manitoba schools close primarily for extreme wind chill below -45°C and blizzard conditions. Winnipeg divisions coordinate closures and buses may be cancelled while schools remain open.
Enter your school type above for a prediction tailored to Winnipeg-area districts. For the most accurate result, check back the evening before a potential snow day.
Our calculator pulls real-time weather forecast data for the Winnipeg, Manitoba area and analyzes several factors that influence school closure decisions: expected snowfall accumulation and intensity, ice and freezing rain probability, wind chill and air temperature, timing of the storm relative to the morning commute, forecast confidence, and overall road condition forecasts. In addition to closure probability, we also predict the chance of a 2-hour delay and early dismissal.
Different school types have different closure thresholds. Public schools in the Winnipeg area typically follow district-wide decisions that account for bus route safety across a wide geographic area. Private and charter schools often make independent decisions and may close at slightly lower thresholds. Colleges and universities rarely cancel classes for snow unless conditions are severe, and typically do not issue 2-hour delays.
For the best results, check the calculator after 6 PM the evening before a potential snow day. Weather models are most accurate within a 12 to 24 hour window, and most school districts make their closure announcements between 5 AM and 6 AM the morning of the event. Our prediction reflects the latest available forecast data each time you load the page.