Frequently Asked Questions About Snow Predictions

Snow Predictions provides weather-based probability estimates for snow forecasts and snow day predictions. Our weighted multi-factor scoring model analyzes real-time meteorological data and is specifically focused on winter precipitation, so it is built around snow rather than being a general-purpose weather service. Short-range forecasts are the most reliable, and reliability naturally decreases the further out you look.

Yes! All 8+ tools on Snow Predictions are 100% free with no subscriptions, paywalls, or hidden fees. We believe accurate weather information should be accessible to everyone. We may add optional premium features in the future, but our core forecasting tools will always remain free.

Snow Predictions updates automatically every hour with fresh data from meteorological sources. For rapidly developing weather systems, we may update more frequently. Always check the timestamp on your forecast to see when it was last updated.

Snow Predictions provides hourly forecasts for the next 48 hours, detailed 7-day forecasts, and extended 16-day predictions. Accuracy naturally decreases for longer-range forecasts, but our 16-day outlook gives you valuable planning insights for upcoming winter weather.

School closure decisions involve human judgment by district administrators who consider factors beyond weather, including testing schedules, make-up day policies, and community expectations. Our calculator gives a weather-based probability estimate by analyzing weather data and historical patterns, but the final decision comes down to unpredictable human discretion.

Snow Predictions works for any location across the US and Canada. Simply enter any city, address, or coordinates to get snow forecasts. Forecast reliability may vary in regions with less comprehensive weather station coverage.

Currently, Snow Predictions is a web-based platform optimized for mobile browsers. You can access all features from your smartphone browser at snowpredictions.com. We're considering a dedicated mobile app in the future based on user feedback.

We appreciate forecast feedback! Contact us at contact@snowpredictions.com with the location, date, and what was predicted vs what actually occurred. This helps us continuously improve our algorithms.

We're working on embeddable widgets. Contact us at contact@snowpredictions.com if you're interested in featuring Snow Predictions forecasts on your website, and we'll notify you when embedding becomes available.

Snow Predictions was founded by Samiul Islam, a web developer and blogger passionate about making accurate weather tools accessible to everyone. Learn more on our Founder page.