Frequently Asked Questions

Our snow day predictions have an overall accuracy rate of 87% based on historical data from the past three winter seasons. For predictions with a 75% or higher probability, our accuracy increases to 92%. However, it's important to note that school closure decisions are ultimately made by district administrators and can sometimes be influenced by factors beyond weather conditions.

Our predictions are updated in real-time as new weather data becomes available from our weather service providers. Typically, this means multiple updates throughout the day, with major forecast models updating every 6-12 hours. When you check our calculator, you're always getting the most current prediction based on the latest available data.

Yes, our calculator works for all locations in the United States and Canada. However, the accuracy may vary slightly depending on the region. Areas with more frequent snow events typically have more historical data for our algorithm to learn from, potentially resulting in more accurate predictions.

To create an account, click on the "Sign Up" button in the top right corner of the homepage. You'll need to provide your email address and create a password. Once you've verified your email address, you can log in and access your account dashboard.

Premium subscribers enjoy several additional benefits, including:

• Email and text alerts for potential snow days
• Extended 7-day snow day forecasts
• Customized predictions for specific school districts
• Access to historical closure data
• Ad-free experience
• Priority customer support

You can compare our subscription plans on the Pricing page.

You can cancel your subscription at any time by logging into your account, navigating to the "Subscription" tab in your account settings, and clicking on "Cancel Subscription." Your subscription will remain active until the end of your current billing period, after which it will not renew.

If the calculator isn't working for your location, there could be several reasons:

• You may have entered an invalid ZIP/Postal code
• Our weather data provider might be experiencing temporary issues
• Your location might be outside our service area (currently limited to the US and Canada)
• There might be a technical issue with your browser or internet connection

Try refreshing the page or using a different browser. If the problem persists, please contact our support team for assistance.

To enable location services:

1. Click on the "Use my current location" button next to the ZIP code input
2. Your browser will ask for permission to access your location
3. Click "Allow" or "Yes" to grant permission

If you've previously denied permission, you'll need to update your browser settings. The exact steps vary by browser, but generally, you can click on the lock icon in your address bar and update the location permission settings.

While our calculator is highly accurate, school closure decisions can sometimes be influenced by factors our algorithm doesn't account for, such as:

• Power outages
• Staffing issues
• Administrative decisions not directly related to weather
• Sudden changes in weather patterns after our last prediction update
• Local road conditions that may vary within a ZIP code area

Additionally, some school districts may be more cautious than others when it comes to winter weather, especially in regions that rarely experience snow.

We value your feedback as it helps improve our algorithm. You can report inaccurate predictions by emailing support@xufel.com with the subject line "Prediction Feedback" and including your location, the date of the prediction, and the actual outcome. This information is invaluable for refining our prediction model.