Most Canadians rely on weather apps to plan their mornings, especially during winter. These apps are helpful for quick checks, but they often miss the subtle signals that can turn a calm morning into a disruptive one. As a Certified Weather Forecaster with more than eight years of experience, and as the creator of Snow…
If there is one lesson every Canadian parent eventually learns, it is that winter has its own timing. Two storms can deliver nearly the same amount of snow, yet only one will lead to a school closure. After more than eight years of forecasting Canadian winters, I can say with confidence that the hour a…
If you have lived through even one Canadian winter, you already know the country does not follow a single weather rulebook. Some days feel downright sneaky. One neighbourhood wakes up buried in snowdrifts while another, only a few minutes away, barely has a dusting. As a forecaster, I have spent more mornings than I can…
When Canadian snow days arrive, they don’t just bring school closures and icy roads—they bring the biting cold that makes safety and comfort a top priority. From my experience as a Certified Weather Forecaster with more than 8 years of analyzing Canadian winters, I know that the right winter gear can make the difference between…
Canadian winters bring some of the harshest weather in the world. A heavy snowfall day can shut down schools, delay transportation, and, most importantly, put families at risk inside their own homes. As a Certified Weather Forecaster with over 8 years of experience tracking Canadian snowstorms, I’ve seen how a lack of preparation can quickly…
Canadian winters are as breathtaking as they are dangerous, and snow days often mean more than just school closures. For parents, teachers, and workers, a sudden snow day can bring hazardous driving conditions—ice, low visibility, and unpredictable road closures. As a Certified Weather Forecaster with over 8 years of experience analyzing Canadian winters, I’ve seen…
For many Canadian families, winter mornings can start with a surprising announcement: schools are closed due to weather. These sudden snow days can be exciting for kids but stressful for parents who may not be prepared. As a Certified Weather Forecaster with over 8 years of experience analyzing Canadian winters and school closure patterns, I’ve…
Canadian winters are unpredictable, and few things disrupt daily life more than a sudden snow day. When schools close and roads become treacherous, families often find themselves scrambling to adapt. As a Certified Weather Forecaster with over 8 years of experience analyzing Canadian winters, I know firsthand how quickly conditions can shift from manageable to…
When winter storms sweep across Canada, one of the first questions parents, students, and teachers ask is: “Are schools open today?” While forecasts and prediction tools give families an early sense of what might happen, the final decision always comes from official school authorities. Knowing where to find trustworthy announcements ensures you’re not relying on…
For many Canadian families, a snow day means a sudden shift in routine. But how do forecasters predict the probability of school closures? Behind every snow day forecast lies a network of weather models — complex computer simulations that process massive amounts of atmospheric data. If you’re new to forecasting, this guide will walk you…