With winter weather, it is snow day season. Our Ann Arbor Snow Day Planner will help you plan for Ann Arbor Public Schools Snow Day Closures as well as other local school districts, find sledding hills, snow day child care, and other Snow Day Activity Suggestions.
Will Wednesday, January 20, 2026 be a Snow Day? We don’t know yet, but our Snow Day Planner will help you prepare in case it is.
Will Wednesday, January 20 be a Snow Day?
We don’t know yet. As of 3p, the winter weather advisory is predicting 1-3p between 3a & 1p. With the decision typically made between 5 & 6a, my guess is school will be cancled unless the forcast shifts before then.
As of 3p, Snow Day Calculator gives it a 66% chance and Snow Day Predictor is at 65%
Will There be an Ann Arbor Snow Day?
When the first forecast for snow comes, kids start eagerly watching the forecast for a snow day. Parents, meanwhile may be watching it with more trepidation as they plan for school closures or possibly getting everyone around safely if school does not close.
Have you checked out Snow Day Calculator? I love checking for predictions.
With 13 years of experience as an Ann Arbor Public Schools parent, I have some insight into what AAPS will and will not do. But, with my daughter having graduated, I don’t receive notices from the district anymore.
School Closure Procedures
The first thing to check on a snowy day is for school closures. ClickOnDetroit.com is a great resource for a comprehensive list of school closures.
The more complicated situation is what happens when snow arrives during the school day. A few years ago they did close school early. That was a logistical nightmare. I know our school required everyone to confirm what to do with their elementary school student who rode the bus. Even as someone who picked up their child, they still asked us to confirm receiving the message. My guess is that they try to avoid this situation.
Ann Arbor Public Schools Weather Closures
Ann Arbor Public Schools will call, email, and text your on file numbers. It is not unusual to receive a call around 5a. AAPS also has a phone hotline and posts on social media and their website.
Phone Hotline: 734-994-8684
Ann Arbor Public Schools on Facebook
Ann Arbor Public Schools Home Page
Ypsilanti Community Schools
Ypsilanti Community Schools will make phone calls to the on file number beginning at 6a. They will also update their website and social media.
Ypsilanti Community Schools on Facebook
Ypsilanti Community Schools Home Page
Lincoln Consolidated Schools
Lincoln School District aims to notify families by 5:30a since the earliest bus pickups are at 6:20a. Families will receive a phone call. There will also be a notice on the district’s website and social media.
Lincoln Consolidated Schools on Facebook
Lincoln Consolidated Schools Website
Dexter Community Schools
Dexter Community Schools has an App that will provide information on weather related closures. They will also call and email with information on closures.
Dexter Community Schools on Facebook
Dexter Community Schools Website
Saline Community Schools
Saline Schools has not updated their inclement weather policy page since 2014 (I could only find it via search). They will update their website and social media. You can contact their hotline at 734.429.8000
Saline Area Schools on Facebook
Saline Area Schools Website
Snow Day Camps
Historically, there have been a few camps that ran camp on snow days.
PandaFit and Future Innovators Academy often offer snow day child care. It might be worth getting on their mailing lists and following them on social media for early notice of future Snow Day opportunities. We have linked their Facebook pages where they made announcements last time.
In the past I believe Wide World Sports hosted snow day camps, but I called last year and they were not. Flipside Art Camps used to, but they are no longer around. If you know of any other snow day camps, please let us know.
If you have to get to work, you can also check with a neighbor or with your child’s friends – especially if you just need care for a meeting, appointment, teaching a class, etc. I have definitely done this on snow days in the past.
At Home Preparation
When I see a storm coming, one of my concerns is always losing power. I typically assess the weather conditions and decide if it is likely to cause a power outage – heavy snow or icing especially combined with wind can cause power breaks.
To prepare for a power outage, I override our programmable thermostat so it doesn’t drop the temperature overnight or during the day when everyone is gone. This way if we do lose power, we are starting at the “comfort” temperature instead of the lower “eco” temperature.
We try to make sure our devices are fully charged – phones, tablets, laptops, battery packs. Hint – you can charge your phone a couple of times using your laptop.
The good news is with snow on the ground and frigid temperatures it is easy to keep refrigerator and freezer items cold. With a gas stove, I can also still cook food on the stovetop.
Sledding Hills
A snow day is typically the perfect day for sledding – just pick one near home or wait for the roads to improve.
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Other Closures
Before heading out anywhere, check the traffic map and for places that are closed. We will typically have a snow day closure article to help plan your day.
With fairly mild conditions that cleared quickly, I don’t expect many closures for December 12.
Activity Suggestions
Depending on the severity and timing of the storm, roads are often better in the afternoon. In addition to sledding, the Ann Arbor libraries are great options, We have also seen movies on snow days when conditions improve later in the day.
At Home Activities
Snow Days are a good day to catch up on any homework or projects. Over the years, we have definitely spent a few January/February snow days working on a science fair project.
Snow Days are a good day for movies at home. Check out our list of Snow/Winter themed movies streaming with various subscription services.
30+ Free Snow Day Movies for Families to Stream
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Have you ever made Snow Cream? We had fun making it during a big snowstorm a few years ago. I don’t recommend making it unless you get at least 6″ of snow and grab it while fresh.
