Winter Weather Blog

Tips, meteorological explanations, and insights into school closure decision-making.

SafetyEducationOperations

How Do School Superintendents Decide to Cancel Classes?

An inside look at the decision-making process, road checks, and safety evaluations that superintendents go through early in the morning.

2026-01-15 5 min read

MeteorologyRoad Safety

Discover why a thin layer of freezing ice causes immediate school cancellations, while districts frequently remain open in several inches of snow.

2026-02-04 4 min read

SafetyExtreme Weather

Understanding the wind chill thresholds and cold exposure safety limits that trigger school cancellations even when there is no snow.

2026-02-18 4 min read