Washington Township Metropolitan School District Snow Day Predictor
The odds of a closing or a delay on the next three school mornings in Washington Township Metropolitan, measured against Washington Township Metropolitan's own big snow morning of 2.7 inches.
Will Washington Township Metropolitan close tomorrow?
How Washington Township Metropolitan calls a snow day
When the call comes
Goal of no later than 6:00 a.m.
“Depending on the timing of the weather, it is our goal that a decision be communicated to families no later than 6:00 AM.”Source
How families hear
By the district app, the district website, social media and local TV.
“Decisions will be communicated to families and staff as quickly as possible via ParentSquare, web alert, social media, and local news stations.”MSD Washington Township - School Cancellation or Delay
A 2 hour delay
On a delay morning every school starts 2 hours late.
“All regular routes will run two hours after the originally scheduled pick-up time.”Delay schedule
2 built in snow days
On the 2026 to 2027 calendar, listed as “Weather Flex Day”.
“Friday, February 12, 2027 Weather Flex Day ... May 28, 2027 + As Needed Weather Flex Days”Source
eLearning days
Washington Township Metropolitan has eLearning days in its winter plan.
“In the event of an emergency school closure, classes will continue through live instruction on Zoom.”Source
Making up a lost day
Weather Flex Days: Feb 12, then May 28 and as needed.
“Friday, February 12, 2027 Weather Flex Day ... May 28, 2027 + As Needed Weather Flex Days”Source
The 2026 to 2027 calendar
- First day August 6, 2026
- Winter break Dec 21 to Jan 1
- Last day May 27, 2027
The board policy
“Based on all available information provided by staff and other resources, the Superintendent makes the final determination.”Board policy
Read from Washington Township Metropolitan’s own pages on October 8, 2026; the district site is msdwt.k12.in.us.
Washington Township Metropolitan’s snow record
- Biggest day 8.3 in on January 25, 2026
- Snowiest winter 2025 to 2026, 31.5 in
- 6 in mornings 0.2 a winter
- 1 in mornings 2.7 a winter
Measured at a NOAA weather station 4.5 miles away. Mornings are the 7 am snow reading on a weekday from December 1 through March 31, over the ten winters from 2016 to 2017 through 2025 to 2026, from NOAA GHCN Daily.
How Indiana counts a lost day
Indiana requires at least 180 student instructional days a school year.
The Indiana rules in the agency’s own words, and every Indiana district
Districts near Washington Township Metropolitan
| District | Snow a winter | 4 in mornings | Built in days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel Clay SchoolsCarmel | 11.9 in | 0.4 | |
| Pike Township Metropolitan School DistrictIndianapolis | 13.9 in | 0.6 | 1 |
| Lawrence Township Metropolitan School DistrictIndianapolis | 19.9 in | 0.3 | |
| Zionsville Community SchoolsZionsville | 13.9 in | 0.6 | |
| Hamilton Southeastern SchoolsFishers | 11.9 in | 0.4 | |
| Indianapolis Public SchoolsIndianapolis | 15.2 in | 0.4 |
14 schools
Every school in Washington Township Metropolitan follows the district’s call: one closing covers them all.
High
- North Central High School
- J Everett Light Career Center
Middle
- Northview Middle School
- Eastwood Middle School
- Westlane Middle School
Elementary
- Clearwater Elementary School
- Allisonville Elementary School
- Willow Lake Elementary School
- Fox Hill Elementary School
- Greenbriar Elementary School
- Nora Elementary School
- Spring Mill Elementary School
- Crooked Creek Elementary School
Other schools
- Hilltop School
Washington Township Metropolitan snow day questions
More for Indiana snow days
The odds are a forecast read, and the superintendent makes the call: the district’s own announcement is the one to follow.