Snow Day Calculator for Rhode Island
Will schools in Rhode Island be closed tomorrow?
Tomorrow by city
| City | Closure | Link |
|---|---|---|
| ProvidenceProvidence School District | — | — |
Chance for each city's main ZIP code. Your district may differ: enter your ZIP above.
Tomorrow by county
- 0–29%Unlikely
- 30–59%Possible
- 60–79%Likely
- 80–95%Very likely
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Snow by hour
From the National Weather Service forecast, updated hourly. Estimate only. Your district makes the call.
How much snow Rhode Island gets
| Place | Population | Snow a year | Days 3+ in. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | 194,706 | 37 in. | 3.8 |
| Cranston | 84,448 | 37 in. | 3.8 |
| Warwick | 83,554 | 37 in. | 3.8 |
| Pawtucket | 76,996 | 42 in. | 5.0 |
| East Providence | 47,961 | 37 in. | 3.8 |
NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest station at a similar elevation. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimates. Across Rhode Island, yearly snowfall ranges from 24 to 62 inches.
Cities in Rhode Island
Rhode Island snow day questions
Will schools in Rhode Island be closed tomorrow?
Enter your ZIP code above for your district's chance of a closure or delay tomorrow, or pick a city below. Each district decides for itself; the calculator estimates the chance from tonight's National Weather Service forecast and updates hourly from the afternoon until morning.
How much snow falls in Rhode Island?
It depends a lot on where you are: average yearly snowfall across Rhode Island ranges from 24 to 62 inches (NOAA 1991–2020 normals at weather stations near 81 ZIP codes). Among the largest places, Pawtucket averages 42 inches.
How much snow closes schools in Rhode Island?
It varies by district and by how often each area gets snow. In the snowiest parts of Rhode Island, closures usually take several inches overnight; in places that rarely see snow, an inch or two can close schools. The calculator scales each storm by the local NOAA normal for your ZIP.
Guides
- How much snow cancels school?
From one inch in Atlanta to a foot in Buffalo: what it takes in every state, with NOAA data.
- What time are snow days announced?
When districts decide, how they tell families, and when to check the calculator.
- Signs of a snow day tomorrow
The forecast signs that really matter, and the folklore that doesn't.