🌨 School Weather Alerts & District Link Finder
Official government weather alerts + direct links to your school district and transit agency — USA & Canada
What This Page Does
- Official weather alerts: Live alerts from the National Weather Service (U.S.) and Environment Canada, for the location you enter
- District links: Direct links to school district transportation and closure pages for major cities, and general lookup tools for everywhere else
- Transit agency links: Service-alert pages for local transit such as MTA, CTA, TTC and TransLink
- Today’s closings: A link to our school closings today page
What Can Cause a Bus Cancellation
- ❄ Winter Storms – Snow, ice and freezing rain making routes unsafe for yellow bus fleets
- 🌫 Fog & Low Visibility – Dense fog advisories on rural routes
- 🌧 Heavy Rain & Flooding – Flash flooding that blocks low-lying routes or stops
- 💨 High Winds – Fallen debris and gusts on coastal or open roads
- 🌡 Extreme Cold – Temperatures dangerous for students waiting at exposed bus stops
- 🏗 Planned Infrastructure Work – Scheduled maintenance causing shuttle replacements or line suspensions
Important: Bus Cancellations vs. School Closures
These are not always the same. Some districts cancel buses but keep schools open, particularly for students who can travel safely by other means. Typical situations include:
- Buses Cancelled, Schools Open – Schools are operating; transportation is suspended for affected zones
- Buses Delayed, Schools Open – Routes are running late; schools remain on a normal schedule
- Full Closure – Both buses and schools are closed for the day
Always confirm with your district’s official website before making a final decision.
Coverage — U.S. & Canada
Weather alerts are available for locations across the United States and Canada. Direct district and transit links are included for New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle, Washington DC, Boston, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Toronto, Vancouver, Montréal, Calgary, Edmonton and Ottawa. For other locations the tool shows general lookup links to find your school district or school board.
Official Weather Sources Used
- National Weather Service (NWS) – United States
- Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) – Canada
The checker requests alerts directly from these agencies when you search. District and transit links point to each organisation’s own website.
Related School Closing Tools
- School Closings Today – Today’s school closings and delays
- Daily School Status Checker – Enter your zip code for a weather-based estimate of whether schools are likely to be open, delayed or closed. This is an estimate, not an official announcement
- Snow Day Predictor & Daily Closings Hub – Snow day estimates and closing information
- Official School Closing Lists – State-by-state closing announcements
- School Closure Dashboard – Closure map across states and districts
- School Health Dashboard – Illness trends and health alerts affecting attendance
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I see today’s school closings?
Visit our school closings today page. Your district’s own website or app is always the official source.
How early are bus cancellations announced?
Many districts announce cancellations early in the morning, often between 5:00 AM and 7:00 AM local time. Timing varies by district, so check your district’s own announcements.
Are bus cancellations the same as school closures?
Not always. Some districts cancel buses but keep schools open. Your district’s announcement will say which applies.
Does this cover both the United States and Canada?
Yes. The checker shows weather alerts for U.S. and Canadian locations, with direct district and transit links for the major cities listed above.
Can conditions change after I check?
Yes. Weather alerts and transit disruptions can change throughout the day. Re-check official sources if conditions worsen.
Is this free to use?
Yes. It’s completely free and needs no registration.