North Bay Snow Day Predictor — Near North District School Board Closure Forecast
North Bay Snow Day Predictor
Canada's most accurate snow day predictor
Will North Bay Schools Be Closed Tomorrow?
North Bay is gateway to Northern Ontario, sitting at the northeastern end of Lake Nipissing and exposed to weather systems from the north, northwest, and northeast. The city receives approximately 230–250 cm of snow per year. The Near North District School Board covers a large geographic area from North Bay south to Parry Sound and east toward Mattawa, encompassing significant rural territory where conditions can be dramatically more severe than in North Bay itself.
School Boards We Cover
- Near North District School Board — North Bay, Parry Sound, Burk’s Falls, Mattawa, Huntsville. nearnorthschools.ca | Announces: by 6:30 AM | Radio: CFCH 600 AM | Twitter/X: @NearNorthDSB
- Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board (NPSCDSB) — Catholic board for the region.
North Bay Snow Day History
Near North DSB averages approximately 7–10 closure days per year — reflecting the heavier snowfall and more challenging rural conditions of the Northern Ontario region. Lake Nipissing contributes some lake-effect enhancement, but the board’s primary challenge is the sheer snowfall volume and rural road conditions across a large territory.
When Does Near North DSB Announce?
By 6:30 AM via nearnorthschools.ca and CFCH 600 AM.
Nearby Communities
- Sudbury Snow Day Predictor — Rainbow DSB (northwest)
Frequently Asked Questions — North Bay Snow Days
Does North Bay get more snow than Southern Ontario?
Yes — North Bay averages 230–250 cm of snow per year versus 130 cm for Toronto. Its Northern Ontario position, higher elevation, and exposure to multiple storm tracks all contribute to significantly higher annual snowfall and closure rates.