SNOW DAY PREDICTION FOR SCRANTON, PA

Wednesday morning May 20, 2026
AI SUMMARY

Scranton, PA Snow Day Likelihood: 57% - Possible Delay

Moderate chance of a snow day or delay. Accumulation around 5.1" and temps near freezing mean road conditions will be on the edge for bus travel.

Set an early alarm; decisions are often made around 5 AM.
OUR PREDICTION
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COMMUNITY PREDICTION

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WEDNESDAY'S PREDICTION TREND

Did you know? Snowfall forecasts update constantly as new weather data comes in. This chart shows how the school closing prediction has evolved throughout the night as conditions change. Check back every hour to see if it's changed!

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HOURLY SNOWFALL
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THE #1 SNOW DAY CALCULATOR FOR SCRANTON

Winter decisions in Scranton depend on more than snowfall totals, so this page focuses on commute-hour hazards, freezing surfaces, and local closure behavior. Families tracking multiple districts often start with a broader regional view before narrowing down to this city.

If your household commutes across city lines, compare this forecast with State College morning commute risk to spot timing differences before morning announcements.

Families also use this page as a local tracker to monitor school closure trends before morning district decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions About Snow Day Calculator in Scranton

The model combines snowfall timing, morning temperature (21F), wind (15 mph), and route safety signals to estimate disruption risk for Scranton.

The most meaningful updates typically happen between late evening and early morning, when road temperature trends and storm timing become clearer.

Yes. Comparing Scranton with State College helps reveal localized differences in snowfall bands, road treatment pace, and commute exposure.

Bus reliability drops most when snowfall intensity overlaps commute time and roads cannot be treated fast enough.

Generic weather apps show conditions; this model interprets those conditions in a school-operations context tied to commute risk and district-style decisions.

Note

Some people search misspellings like "snow day calvulator" or "couculater," but this page uses the correct terms and links for clearer school-closure forecasting.