Official alerts
Winter Storm and Ice Storm Warnings add substantial risk because they signal hazardous travel or significant impacts.
Predictions
The model turns National Weather Service data into a transparent weather-impact score. Every factor and point adjustment is shown below.
Current prediction
Current weather factors point toward routine operations
Top weather factors
How predictions are made
The model begins with a low baseline score. It then adds or subtracts points using observable weather factors. More points indicate a greater chance that weather could disrupt school operations.
Winter Storm and Ice Storm Warnings add substantial risk because they signal hazardous travel or significant impacts.
Ice receives heavy weight because even a thin glaze can make untreated roads, sidewalks, and parking lots dangerous.
Snow before the morning commute increases risk, with additional weight as expected accumulation rises.
Weather during the 5–9 AM commute matters more than precipitation arriving after students and staff reach school.
Strong gusts during snow or ice, poor visibility, and extreme cold can raise transportation and safety concerns.
Later timing, rising temperatures, or precipitation ending before travel can reduce the overall score.
Risk score breakdown
Morning commute