Our Story
Snow Day Calculator was founded in 2025 by a team of meteorologists, data scientists, and former educators who recognized the need for a reliable tool to predict school closures due to winter weather.
What started as a simple algorithm has evolved into a sophisticated prediction system that takes into account numerous factors including weather forecasts, historical closure data, and school-specific policies.
Our Mission
To provide accurate, timely predictions that help families and educators plan ahead for potential school closures.
Our Values
Accuracy, reliability, and transparency in all our predictions and methodologies.
Our Impact
Helping millions of families prepare for winter weather disruptions with confidence.
Our Methodology
The Snow Day Calculator uses a proprietary algorithm that considers multiple factors to predict the likelihood of school closures due to weather conditions.
Key Factors We Analyze:
Forecasted snowfall amount and timing
We analyze predicted snowfall rates, accumulation, and when the snow will start and end.
Temperature and wind chill factors
We consider how cold temperatures and wind chill affect safety and infrastructure.
Road conditions and local infrastructure
We evaluate how weather will impact transportation safety and accessibility.
Historical closure patterns for the region
We analyze past decisions to understand regional tendencies and thresholds.
Day of the week and time of year
We factor in timing considerations that influence closure decisions.
School district policies and previous decisions
We incorporate district-specific guidelines and historical decision patterns.
Continuous Learning Model
Our model is continuously trained on historical data from thousands of school closure events across different regions, allowing it to recognize patterns specific to your location.
Multiple Data Sources
We combine weather forecast data from multiple meteorological sources to ensure the highest possible accuracy in our predictions.
How We're Different
Unlike generic weather forecasts, we focus specifically on predicting school closures with precision and reliability.
Advanced Analytics
Our proprietary algorithm analyzes over 30 different variables including temperature, snowfall rates, wind chill, road conditions, and historical closure patterns specific to each school district.
Real-Time Updates
Our system refreshes every 3 hours, incorporating the latest weather data from multiple sources to ensure you have the most current predictions available.
Comprehensive Tools
Beyond predictions, we provide preparation checklists, 5-day forecasts, historical data analysis, and customized alerts to help you plan effectively for winter weather events.
Location-Specific
We use precise geolocation data to provide hyper-local predictions that account for regional differences in weather patterns and school closure policies.
Our Team
Meet the experts behind Snow Day Calculator's accurate predictions and innovative tools.
Emma Blizzard, Ph.D.
Lead Meteorologist & Author
With over 15 years of experience in meteorology and climate science, Dr. Blizzard specializes in winter weather patterns and their impact on urban infrastructure. She has published numerous papers on snow prediction models and leads our research team.
Michael Frost
Data Analyst
Michael brings expertise in statistical modeling and machine learning to our team. He developed our core prediction algorithm that analyzes historical weather data and school closure patterns to generate accurate forecasts for specific regions.
Sophia Chen
Software Developer
Sophia leads our technical development, ensuring our platform delivers real-time updates and seamless user experience. She specializes in weather data integration and has built our system to process millions of data points hourly for maximum accuracy.
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