1 city in Northwest Territories
About snow days in Northwest Territories
Subarctic to Arctic climate with long, extremely cold winters and heavy snow in some areas. Northwest Territories averages roughly 145 cm of snow per year.
Northwest Territories schools close for extreme cold warnings and blizzard conditions. Some communities are so remote that local conditions drive all closure decisions independently.
How school closure decisions work in Northwest Territories
School boards in Northwest Territories consider multiple factors when deciding whether to close, delay, or hold classes on a snow day. Beyond raw snowfall totals, administrators evaluate ice accumulation on roads and sidewalks, wind chill temperatures that affect students waiting at bus stops, the timing of the storm relative to morning and afternoon commutes, and whether road crews have had enough time to clear primary bus routes.
Most school boards make their announcements between 6 AM and 7 AM on the day of the event, though some issue closures the evening before when a major storm is certain. Bus cancellations are often announced separately and may occur even when schools technically remain open.
Select a city above to check tomorrow's school closure probability using current weather forecast data for that area. For the most accurate prediction, check after 6 PM the evening before a potential snow day, when weather models are most reliable.