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Massachusetts School Closings Today — Live Delays & Cancellations

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MASSACHUSETTS SCHOOL CLOSINGS

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Boston, Cambridge, and Lynn — the urban core and North Shore. Nor'easters and freezing rain are the leading closure triggers. WCVB Channel 5, 7News WHDH, CBS Boston (WBZ), and NBC10 Boston report first.

Boston Public Schools

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Cambridge Public Schools

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Lynn Public Schools

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Brockton and New Bedford — Plymouth and Bristol Counties. Nor'easters arriving from the Atlantic can dump heavy snow here even when Boston receives less. WCVB Channel 5 and NBC10 Boston cover this region.

Brockton Public Schools

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New Bedford Public Schools

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Lowell — Middlesex County's largest urban district. The Merrimack Valley sits in a transitional zone where nor'easters can bring a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain — conditions that often lead to closures even when snowfall totals are moderate. WCVB Channel 5 and NBC10 Boston cover the region.

Lowell Public Schools

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Springfield — the largest district in Western Massachusetts. The Pioneer Valley corridor can receive heavy lake-effect-influenced snowfall from Lake Ontario, and the Connecticut River valley funnels cold air contributing to significant ice events. WWLP 22News and Western Mass News are the go-to local TV stations.

Springfield Public Schools

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Worcester — second-largest city district in the state. Located inland at higher elevation, Worcester often receives heavier snowfall totals during nor'easters. Black ice on hilly residential streets is a common trigger for delays. WCVB and NECN are the leading sources.

Worcester Public Schools

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Frequently Asked Questions

Check the live district status table above for real-time closures. Most Massachusetts superintendents aim to announce by 5:30 AM. For major nor'easter or blizzard events, announcements can come as early as the night before.

Sign up for your district's automated notification system (most use SchoolMessenger or ParentSquare). You can also check WCVB Channel 5, 7News WHDH, CBS Boston, NBC10 Boston, or NECN for live closings lists. This page aggregates all sources in one place.

Most superintendents in Massachusetts aim to make a final decision by 5:00–5:30 AM. For major nor'easters or blizzards, many districts will announce the night before by 9–10 PM.

Yes. Many Massachusetts districts have adopted Remote Learning Days (also called asynchronous learning days) under state policy. Students log in and complete assignments digitally, which counts as an instructional day. Check your district's parent portal or school website to confirm their specific policy.

Massachusetts school calendars must include 180 instructional days. Districts typically build in 3–5 snow days. Once those are used, they may switch to Remote Learning Days or add makeup days at the end of the year.

Yes. Boston Public Schools — the largest district in Massachusetts — closes for significant snow or ice storms. The Mayor's office and BPS superintendent coordinate the decision, typically announced by 5:30 AM via the district website, robocall, and local TV stations.

Understanding Alert Levels

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School Closed

All in-person classes cancelled. May be designated as an e-Learning or Asynchronous Day — students complete work online.

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Delayed Start

1- or 2-hour late start. Bus pickups shift accordingly. Breakfast is typically not served on delay days.

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Early Dismissal

Students released early, usually when severe weather is forecast to peak during afternoon bus routes.

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Open / Normal

Schools operating on regular schedule. Monitor for updates if weather conditions change during the day.

Where to Find Real-Time Updates

How Decisions Are Made

Check the latest Massachusetts school closings, delays, and cancellations today. This page monitors real-time announcements from school districts across Massachusetts — including Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Lowell, and Cambridge. Most district decisions are posted by 5:30 AM, with major nor'easter announcements often coming the evening before.

Closures in Massachusetts are most commonly triggered by nor'easters and blizzards, freezing rain and black ice, heavy snow accumulation, and extreme cold wind chills. District superintendents coordinate closely with the National Weather Service Boston office and local Emergency Management Agencies to assess road conditions and building safety before making a final call.

Many Massachusetts school districts have adopted Remote Learning Days (also called asynchronous learning days) as an alternative to traditional snow days, allowing students to complete coursework online when in-person attendance is unsafe. Under this policy, a remote day typically counts toward the required 180-day instructional calendar. Check your district's parent portal — such as Aspen, Infinite Campus, or ParentSquare — to confirm your school's specific remote learning protocol.

Find Massachusetts School Closings by ZIP Code

ZIP code index sourced from NCES district boundary data. Grouped by geographic region.

📍 Greater Boston

Boston Public Schools

Boston proper — Roxbury, Dorchester, South Boston, Jamaica Plain, Hyde Park, East Boston, Charlestown, Fenway, Mission Hill, Brighton, West Roxbury, Roslindale, Mattapan, Allston

02108 02109 02110 02111 02113 02114 02115 02116 02118 02119 02120 02121 02122 02124 02125 02126 02127 02128 02129 02130 02131 02132 02134 02135 02136 02163 02199 02210 02215

Cambridge Public Schools

Cambridge city — Harvard Square, Central Square, Inman Square, Kendall Square, Porter Square, Cambridgeport, MIT area

02138 02139 02140 02141 02142

📍 North Shore & Northeast

Lynn Public Schools

Lynn city — Downtown Lynn, Lynn Common, Wyoma, Highlands, West Lynn, Cliftondale (Saugus border)

01901 01902 01903 01904 01905 01906 01907 01910

Lowell Public Schools

Lowell city — Downtown Lowell, Centralville, Belvidere, Pawtucketville, Back Central, South Lowell, Middlesex Village

01850 01851 01852 01853 01854

📍 Central Massachusetts

Worcester Public Schools

Worcester city — Downtown Worcester, Main South, Piedmont, Great Brook Valley, Quinsigamond Village, Tatnuck, Grafton Hill, Bell Hill, Burncoat

01601 01602 01603 01604 01605 01606 01607 01608 01609 01610 01611 01612 01613 01614 01615 01653 01654 01655

📍 Western Massachusetts (Pioneer Valley)

Springfield Public Schools

Springfield city — Downtown Springfield, Forest Park, East Forest Park, Indian Orchard, Sixteen Acres, Pine Point, Six Corners, South End, North End, Liberty Heights, East Springfield

01101 01102 01103 01104 01105 01106 01107 01108 01109 01111 01115 01118 01119 01128 01129 01138 01139 01144 01151 01152 01199

📍 South Shore & SouthCoast

Brockton Public Schools

Brockton city — Downtown Brockton, Montello, Campello, Westside, East Side, North Brockton; portions of West Bridgewater border

02301 02302 02303 02304 02305

New Bedford Public Schools

New Bedford city — Downtown New Bedford, North End, South End, West End, Acushnet Avenue corridor, Fort Taber area, Buttonwood Park area

02740 02741 02742 02743 02744 02745 02746 02747 02748

⚠️ ZIP Code Overlap Notice

01906 (Saugus) — Appears in the Lynn postal area but Saugus is a separate independent school district. Residents in 01906 should verify their district at saugus.k12.ma.us, not lynnschools.com.
01907 (Swampscott) — Also delivered by the Lynn post office but served by Swampscott Public Schools, an independent district.
01910 (Lynn / Nahant P.O. box overlap) — Nahant is an independent town district despite sharing the 01910 ZIP with Lynn delivery addresses. Confirm at nahantschool.org.
02138–02142 (Cambridge) — A small number of addresses near the Cambridge/Somerville and Cambridge/Boston borders may appear in Cambridge ZIPs but attend Somerville or Boston Public Schools depending on the exact street. Check your street address at cpsd.us.
01101–01115 (Springfield cluster) — Several ZIPs in this cluster are shared with Agawam, West Springfield, or Chicopee postal routes. Residents near city limits should confirm enrollment zone at springfieldpublicschools.com.

🗺️ Bordering-State Districts Frequently Searched Alongside Massachusetts

Rhode Island — Providence Public Schools (02903–02909) — Searchers near Attleboro, Seekonk, and Rehoboth often check both MA and RI closings simultaneously.
Connecticut — Hartford Public Schools (06101–06120) — Springfield-area residents near the CT border (Longmeadow, Enfield CT side) frequently search both states.
New Hampshire — Manchester School District (03101–03109) & Nashua School District (03060–03064) — Lowell-area families near the NH border commonly check closings for both states.
Vermont — Brattleboro Union HS / Windham Southeast SD (05301) — Residents along the MA/VT border near Northfield, MA and Brattleboro, VT check both states during nor’easters.

All Massachusetts District ZIP Codes — Master Index

01101 01102 01103 01104 01105 01106 01107 01108 01109 01111 01115 01118 01119 01128 01129 01138 01139 01144 01151 01152 01199 01601 01602 01603 01604 01605 01606 01607 01608 01609 01610 01611 01612 01613 01614 01615 01653 01654 01655 01850 01851 01852 01853 01854 01901 01902 01903 01904 01905 01906 01907 01910 02108 02109 02110 02111 02113 02114 02115 02116 02118 02119 02120 02121 02122 02124 02125 02126 02127 02128 02129 02130 02131 02132 02134 02135 02136 02138 02139 02140 02141 02142 02163 02199 02210 02215 02301 02302 02303 02304 02305 02740 02741 02742 02743 02744 02745 02746 02747 02748

ZIP boundaries sourced from NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) district boundary files. Some ZIPs span multiple districts — always confirm with your district directly. • schools-closings.com/massachusetts-school-closings