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What in the world is a snow calculator?

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It calculates how much snow you are going to get and your chances of getting a snow day!

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How long will it take for me to find out if buses are cancelled?

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It depends on your school district, but usually snow days are called 2-3 hours before school starts. Also, check for nearby business closings, as that could increase the probability of a snow day.

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How many inches of snow does there have to be?

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The amount of snowfall required to declare a snow day will vary from district to district and according to which country you're in. There may also be a wind or wind chill factor taken into account. Your school district decides the amount based on the safety of your local roads, the availability of transport and the feasibility of students moving around the town or city areas to get to school. Check your school's website for more details, or as at the front office.

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Why do we have a limited amount of snow days?

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There are a limited snow days because the school board needs students to get the right amount of education. If there were too many snow days, then it would go into the school holidays and summer break, and you wouldn't want that!

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What if you or your parents don't have a Twitter account and won't listen to the radio? How do I still find out if the school is closed?

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Call your school. You may be already notified beforehand school starts as some schools call all the students' homes.

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How much ice does there need to be to cancel school?

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It depends if the ice is a safety hazard. For example, falling off buildings, making roads slippery, etc.

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How accurate are snow day calculators?

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Snow day calculators are probabilistic, not deterministic. An 87% chance of a snow day is just that; under current circumstances, 87 times out of 100 you will have a snow day. A snow day is not guaranteed unless there is a 100% chance.

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Where does snow come from and can it cause a rash?

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Snow is a natural phenomena similar to rain but at lower, freezing temperatures. Snow will not cause a rash.

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Why can't I see the snow if I saw it snowing the night before?

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It probably melted the night before.

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How cold does it have to be for school to be closed?

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It depends on your school district, as some will not call off school. The geographic location and road conditions factor into schools closing due to inclement weather.

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What would be the reason for the utilization of said inter-web resource?

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It's a good source. They check all of your local weather reports and the weather radar.

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We are getting some snow soon, and while it will snow heavily during the night, it will snow only lightly during the day. What should I expect?

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Not much, but in some parts of the USA are getting a snowstorm.

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Can it snow if it's hot? Like at 200 degrees?

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No. Snow only forms if the temperature is below 32 degrees Fahrenheit.

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How often are snow calculators accurate?

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In general, the accuracy of snow calculators varies, and it depends on factors like the calculation method and weather data sources. However, no tool can guarantee complete accuracy, as weather conditions are inherently unpredictable. Users can enhance accuracy by choosing tools that integrate recent and reliable weather data and provide regular updates.

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How icy does the roads have to be to have a snow day?

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On a snow day, roads and pavements would be icy enough to make people's journeys to school unsafe. Usually this would be a fairly thick layer that can't be dealt with in the early morning (for instance if your local area isn't used to dealing with icy conditions and doesn't have much grit to spread on the roads).

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If there is 6 feet of snow will school be canceled?

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It definitely would be - with that much snow it's virtually impossible to leave your house, let alone get to school!

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Can school be closed if the roads are icy?

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This will depend on how effectively your local area can remove the ice by gritting roads early in the morning. Places where ice is common in the winter will normally have a good supply of grit to spread on the roads. On the other hand, places that rarely get ice are unlikely to be prepared to grit all the roads; some will be left icy and unsafe, increasing the chance that your school will close.

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Does it need to be a specific time for a snow day?

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Not necessarily, but when it snows, it should be within 10 to 15 hours before school.

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How do I know if it will be a snow day if it snowed hard earlier but it snowed less before?

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It most likely will be a snow day, because it snowed twice. And the second snowfall oils keep the bottom snow cold.

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Will it be a snow day if the temperature is in single digits but the wind chill is in the negatives?

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This depends entirely on your district. In colder climates this is normal for wintertime, and school will not be cancelled unless other weather factors (snow, ice, etc.) are making travel perilous.

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How many inches of snow does there have to be for a snow day?

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This depends on your school's policy. You'll have to ask someone in your school's administrative office.

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Can there be a snow day if it is too cold outside?

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Yes, I personally have had "cold days" where school is cancelled due to very low temperatures. It depends on where you live and how bad it is, but the low temperatures usually have to be accompanied by snow or very unusual (much lower temperatures than are normal for winter in your area) in order for schools to cancel.

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How do I find a snow calculator?

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Just search up "snow day calculator" in your search engine and check a few different ones just to be sure you have got the best one for your needs.

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