Great Falls, MT Snow Day Calculator

📍 ZIP Code: 59401

Snow Day Probability

0 %
Very Unlikely

☀️ Chance of school cancellation tomorrow

Tomorrow's Forecast

🌡️68°F / 20°C51°F / 11°CHigh / Low
🥶N/AWind Chill
🌨️0"Expected Snow
💨12 mphMax Wind
💧71%Avg Humidity
🌧️23%Precip Chance

🌡️ Tomorrow's Temperature & Wind

🌨️ Hourly Snowfall

Tomorrow's Hourly Breakdown

12:00 AM ❄️ 53°F12°C 0"
3:00 AM ❄️ 52°F11°C 0"
6:00 AM ❄️ 51°F11°C 0"
9:00 AM ❄️ 54°F12°C 0"
12:00 PM ❄️ 62°F17°C 0"
3:00 PM ❄️ 63°F17°C 0"
6:00 PM ❄️ 68°F20°C 0"
9:00 PM ❄️ 61°F16°C 0"

Data provided by Open-Meteo

About Great Falls Snow Days

The Great Falls area school districts in Montana together serve thousands of students across many public, charter, and private campuses. The Great Falls area averages approximately 54 inches of snowfall per year, with the heaviest snowfall typically occurring between October and April.

School districts in Great Falls generally post closure decisions to district websites and notify parents through automated alerts and local broadcasters, typically before sunrise on storm days, after coordinating with bus contractors and transportation supervisors. Two-hour delays and remote-learning days are sometimes used in Great Falls as alternatives to a full closure when conditions are borderline.

Great Falls's geography plays a meaningful role in its winter weather: a continental mountain and Plains climate with extreme cold, ground blizzards, and heavy mountain snowfall. These factors directly influence how often Great Falls schools end up closed during a given winter. Geographically, Great Falls sits near 47.51°N, 111.27°W, which shapes how regional storm systems and Arctic air masses interact with the area.

Notable historic snow events in or near Great Falls include major Northern Rockies storms with sub-zero wind chills, which produced widespread closures across the region. Historically, schools in the Great Falls area close an average of approximately 4 days per winter season due to snow, ice, or extreme cold. Use our Snow Day Calculator above to check tomorrow's real-time school closure probability for Great Falls based on live weather forecast data from Open-Meteo.

Browse all Montana snow day predictions.

☀️ Today's Current Weather

🌡️ 64°F / 18°C 49°F / 9°C High / Low
🥶 46°F / 8°C Wind Chill
🌨️ 0" Snow Today
💨 8 mph Max Wind
💧 80% Humidity
🌧️ 5% Precip Chance

Overcast

🗳️ Community Prediction

Cast Your Vote: Will School Be Closed Tomorrow?

Cast your prediction to see what others think!

AI-Powered 7-Day Snow Outlook
Gemini AI

No snowfall or significant winter weather in the 7-day forecast; schools unlikely to close for any day.

Today
Jun 3
0%
Very Low
64° / 49° · 0.0" snow
No snow, overcast but above freezing temperatures
Tomorrow
Jun 4
0%
Very Low
68° / 51° · 0.0" snow
Rain only, no snow accumulation
Fri
Jun 5
0%
Very Low
79° / 47° · 0.0" snow
Clear skies, no precipitation
Sat
Jun 6
0%
Very Low
77° / 50° · 0.0" snow
Light drizzle, no snow
Sun
Jun 7
0%
Very Low
66° / 46° · 0.0" snow
Overcast with no snowfall
Mon
Jun 8
0%
Very Low
71° / 44° · 0.0" snow
Drizzle and light precip, no snow
Tue
Jun 9
0%
Very Low
78° / 51° · 0.0" snow
Drizzle with no snow accumulation

Generated by AI from 7-day Open-Meteo forecast. Snow day predictions are probability estimates based on weather forecast data. School closure decisions are made by local school administrators — always verify with your school's official website, app, or local news for confirmed cancellations.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the snow day calculator work for Great Falls?

Our calculator pulls live weather forecast data for Great Falls from the Open-Meteo API and analyzes snowfall accumulation, temperature, wind chill, and 24-hour precipitation totals to generate a school closure probability percentage.

When is the best time to check the Great Falls snow day prediction?

Check between 9 PM and midnight the evening before a potential storm. Weather models are most reliable within a 12–18 hour forecast window, giving you the most accurate prediction for the following morning.

Does the school type affect the prediction for Great Falls?

Yes. Public schools close more readily than private schools, which close more readily than colleges and universities. Select your school type for the most accurate Great Falls prediction.