Olympia, WA Snow Day Calculator

📍 ZIP Code: 98501

Snow Day Probability

0 %
Very Unlikely

☀️ Chance of school cancellation tomorrow

Tomorrow's Forecast

🌡️65°F / 18°C50°F / 10°CHigh / Low
🥶46°F / 8°CWind Chill
🌨️0"Expected Snow
💨11 mphMax Wind
💧63%Avg Humidity
🌧️3%Precip Chance

🌡️ Tomorrow's Temperature & Wind

🌨️ Hourly Snowfall

Tomorrow's Hourly Breakdown

12:00 AM ❄️ 55°F13°C 0"
3:00 AM ❄️ 54°F12°C 0"
6:00 AM ❄️ 50°F10°C 0"
9:00 AM ❄️ 57°F14°C 0"
12:00 PM ❄️ 62°F17°C 0"
3:00 PM ❄️ 65°F18°C 0"
6:00 PM ❄️ 61°F16°C 0"
9:00 PM ❄️ 55°F13°C 0"

Data provided by Open-Meteo

About Olympia Snow Days

The Olympia Public Schools and surrounding Washington districts together serve thousands of students across many public, charter, and private campuses. The Olympia area averages approximately 2 inches of snowfall per year, with the heaviest snowfall typically occurring between December and February.

School districts in Olympia generally announce closures through their official websites, automated phone calls, local TV, and radio stations, with most decisions made by the superintendent in the early morning hours, typically by 5:00 AM on storm days. Two-hour delays and remote-learning days are sometimes used in Olympia as alternatives to a full closure when conditions are borderline.

Olympia's geography plays a meaningful role in its winter weather: a marine west-coast climate where lowland snow is uncommon but disruptive and the Cascades receive among the heaviest snowfall in the country. These factors directly influence how often Olympia schools end up closed during a given winter. Geographically, Olympia sits near 47.01°N, 122.88°W, which shapes how regional storm systems and Arctic air masses interact with the area.

Notable historic snow events in or near Olympia include the February 2019 Puget Sound snow event that closed Seattle-area schools for over a week, which produced widespread closures across the region. Historically, schools in the Olympia area close an average of approximately 2 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 Olympia based on live weather forecast data from Open-Meteo.

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☀️ Today's Current Weather

🌡️ 70°F / 21°C 56°F / 13°C High / Low
🥶 N/A Wind Chill
🌨️ 0" Snow Today
💨 12 mph Max Wind
💧 57% Humidity
🌧️ 11% Precip Chance

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AI-Powered 7-Day Snow Outlook
Gemini AI

No snowfall expected this week; light precipitation and above-freezing temperatures make snow days unlikely.

Today
Jun 3
0%
Very Low
70° / 56° · 0.0" snow
No snowfall, overcast but above-freezing temperatures
Tomorrow
Jun 4
0%
Very Low
65° / 50° · 0.0" snow
No snowfall, mild temperatures and overcast conditions
Fri
Jun 5
0%
Very Low
55° / 44° · 0.0" snow
Drizzle only, no snow and above-freezing highs
Sat
Jun 6
0%
Very Low
63° / 42° · 0.0" snow
Drizzle and light rain, no snow accumulation
Sun
Jun 7
0%
Very Low
69° / 41° · 0.0" snow
Overcast with no snowfall, near-freezing lows
Mon
Jun 8
0%
Very Low
68° / 45° · 0.0" snow
No snowfall, gradually warming temperatures
Tue
Jun 9
0%
Very Low
68° / 48° · 0.0" snow
Overcast but no snowfall, mild temperatures

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 Olympia?

Our calculator pulls live weather forecast data for Olympia 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 Olympia 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 Olympia?

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 Olympia prediction.