When does NYC DOE announce school closures?

New York City Department of Education typically announces school closure decisions by 5:00 AM on the day of the closure. Announcements are made through the NYC DOE website (schools.nyc.gov), NYC 311, text alerts, and major news stations (NY1, CBS2, NBC4, ABC7).

How much snow does it take to cancel NYC schools?

NYC DOE rarely closes for snow due to the city's extensive public transportation system. Historically, closures require significant accumulation (8+ inches) combined with hazardous conditions. Mayor and Chancellor make the decision based on safety assessments from multiple agencies.

Are Long Island schools closed when NYC schools are closed?

Not necessarily. Long Island school districts (Nassau County and Suffolk County) are independent from NYC DOE and make their own closure decisions. Always check your specific district's announcements.

Will Rochester schools be closed tomorrow?

Rochester City School District serves over 25,000 students. Check our predictor with your Rochester ZIP code. The district announces closures through their website, social media, and local news stations (WROC, WHEC, WHAM).

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Q: Will NYC schools be closed tomorrow?

Use our Snow Day Predictor with your NYC ZIP code to check the probability. NYC DOE serves 1.1 million students across Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Bronx, and Staten Island. The Chancellor typically announces closures by 5:00 AM through the NYC DOE website, 311, and local news.

Q: Will Buffalo schools close tomorrow?

Buffalo and Western New York are prone to lake effect snow. Buffalo Public Schools announces closures through local news (WGRZ, WKBW, WIVB) and their website. Lake effect storms can dump 2-3 feet of snow, making closures more common than NYC.

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🏙️ New York City (NYC DOE)

The largest school district in the United States - 1.1 million students across 5 boroughs

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Manhattan

100xx - 102xx

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Brooklyn

112xx

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Queens

110xx - 114xx

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Bronx

104xx

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Staten Island

103xx

🌨️ Western New York (Lake Effect Zone)

Buffalo Public Schools

Buffalo • ZIP: 142xx

31,000+ students • High snow closure rate

Niagara Falls City SD

Niagara Falls • ZIP: 143xx

Lake effect snow zone

Cheektowaga Central SD

Cheektowaga • Erie County

Lancaster Central SD

Lancaster • Erie County

Jamestown City SD

Jamestown • Chautauqua County

🍷 Rochester & Finger Lakes

Rochester City SD

Rochester • ZIP: 146xx

25,000+ students

Greece Central SD

Monroe County • 12,000 students

Webster Central SD

Webster • Monroe County

Pittsford Central SD

Pittsford • Monroe County

🏔️ Syracuse & Central New York

Syracuse City SD

Syracuse • ZIP: 132xx

20,000+ students • Snowiest major city in US!

West Genesee Central SD

Camillus • Onondaga County

North Syracuse Central SD

North Syracuse • 9,000 students

Baldwinsville Central SD

Baldwinsville • Onondaga County

Utica City SD

Utica • ZIP: 135xx

🏛️ Capital Region (Albany Area)

Albany City SD

Albany • ZIP: 122xx

State capital • 9,000 students

Schenectady City SD

Schenectady • 9,500 students

Troy City SD

Troy • Rensselaer County

Guilderland Central SD

Guilderland • Albany County

Saratoga Springs City SD

Saratoga Springs • 7,000 students

🏖️ Long Island

Nassau County Districts

56 school districts • 200+ schools

Including Hempstead, Freeport, Garden City

Suffolk County Districts

69 school districts • 400+ schools

Including Huntington, Islip, Smithtown

🍂 Hudson Valley & Westchester

Yonkers Public Schools

Yonkers • ZIP: 107xx

27,000 students • 4th largest in NY

White Plains City SD

White Plains • Westchester County

New Rochelle City SD

New Rochelle • 11,000 students

Poughkeepsie City SD

Poughkeepsie • Dutchess County

Newburgh Enlarged City SD

Newburgh • Orange County

❓ New York Snow Day FAQs

Will NYC schools be closed tomorrow?

Use our predictor with your NYC ZIP code. NYC DOE serves 1.1 million students. The Chancellor announces closures by 5:00 AM via schools.nyc.gov, 311, and local news.

When does NYC DOE announce closures?

NYC DOE typically announces by 5:00 AM on the day of closure. Check schools.nyc.gov, NYC 311, or text "SCHOOLNYC" to 877-877 for alerts.

How much snow to close NYC schools?

NYC rarely closes—requires 8+ inches with hazardous conditions. The city has excellent public transit and snow removal, so closures are uncommon.

Will Buffalo schools close tomorrow?

Buffalo is in the lake effect snow zone—closures are more common. Enter your 142xx ZIP code to check. Lake effect storms can dump 2-3 feet!

Does Syracuse get more snow than anywhere?

Syracuse is the snowiest major city in the US! Average 127+ inches annually. Syracuse City SD closes more frequently than downstate districts.

Are Long Island schools independent from NYC?

Yes! Nassau and Suffolk County districts make independent decisions. NYC closure doesn't automatically mean Long Island closes.