Snow Day Predictor for Ottumwa, IA
Thursday night — October 8, 2026
PREDICTION SUMMARY
Ottumwa, IA Snow Day Likelihood: 0% — Open as Usual
No significant winter weather expected. Schools should operate normally.
OUR PREDICTION
CURRENT SNOW CONDITIONS IN OTTUMWA
- 78°F / 26°C
- Temperature
- Clear sky
- Conditions
- 3 mph
- Wind Speed
- 30%
- Humidity
- 77°F / 25°C
- Feels Like
THE #1 SNOW DAY PREDICTOR FOR OTTUMWA
Parents and students in Ottumwa use our Snow Day Predictor to get the most accurate school closing odds. Unlike standard forecasts that show daily totals, our Ottumwa snow day predictor analyzes the critical morning window — 3 AM to 9 AM — using live snowfall, temperature, wind, and ice data for this specific location.
Current Snow Conditions in Ottumwa, Iowa
Temperature
Snow probability
Conditions
Snow this week
It is currently 26°C (78°F) in Ottumwa, Iowa with clear sky. The chance of snow in the next 24 hours is 0%, with no significant snowfall forecast over the next 7 days.
7-Day Snow Forecast for Ottumwa
| Day | High / Low | Snowfall | Precip. Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 8 | 26° / 10°C (79° / 50°F) | — | 1% | Clear sky |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 28° / 14°C (82° / 57°F) | — | 28% | Mainly clear |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 28° / 15°C (82° / 59°F) | — | 0% | Clear sky |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 26° / 15°C (79° / 59°F) | — | 0% | Overcast |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 29° / 19°C (84° / 66°F) | — | 4% | Overcast |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 25° / 18°C (77° / 64°F) | — | 15% | Clear sky |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 26° / 16°C (79° / 61°F) | — | 34% | Light drizzle |
🌡️ Detailed Current Snow Condition of Iowa
Comprehensive Snow Forecast for Ottumwa, IA Guide
Ottumwa, Iowa, sits in a region with genuinely variable winter weather, where road treatment history and bus fleet readiness end up mattering as much as the forecast itself. Across the season, the wider region averages Seasonal winter variability of snow, with closures typically tied to 4–8 inches of accumulation or hazardous ice conditions.
District superintendents evaluate regional road treatments, bus traction safety, and early morning temperature trends before making official closure announcements. For context on how severe a Iowa winter storm can get: The Groundhog Day Blizzard of February 1-2, 2011, dropped 18.4 inches of snow on the Quad Cities and brought wind gusts to 56 mph in Davenport, with whiteout conditions across eastern Iowa. (National Weather Service - Quad Cities, IA/IL) Our real-time prediction model tracks snowfall accumulation, wind, and road freeze thresholds to provide updated probability scores for Ottumwa.
Key Facts About Ottumwa Snowfall & Closures
- ❄️ Annual Snowfall: Seasonal winter variability
- ❄️ Governing District: Ottumwa Area School Districts
- ❄️ Typical Closure Threshold: 4–8 inches of accumulation or hazardous ice conditions
- ❄️ Decision Timeline: Most districts evaluate morning conditions between 5:00 AM and 6:30 AM local time based on 4–8 inches of accumulation or hazardous ice conditions.
- ❄️ Regional Storm History: The Groundhog Day Blizzard of February 1-2, 2011, dropped 18.4 inches of snow on the Quad Cities and brought wind gusts to 56 mph in Davenport, with whiteout conditions across eastern Iowa. (National Weather Service - Quad Cities, IA/IL)
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Snow Day Predictor was created and is maintained by Muhammad Nabeel Dar, an independent web developer and software professional focused on building reliable web applications and online tools.
With experience in software quality assurance and web development, Muhammad focuses on making Snow Day Predictor fast, easy to use, and helpful for checking snow day and school closure conditions across the United States and Canada.