snow day

noun

US
: a day when schools and businesses are closed because a lot of snow is falling

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As the city’s school system has added new official holidays, that minimum has been increasingly difficult to reach, resulting in late last days of the school year and all but ending the traditional snow day. Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026 On the day Bridge visited, Alpena Community College had called a snow day, leaving four high school students enrolled in Psychology 101 without work for the class period. CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026 This year classes will end Friday, May 29, one day later than scheduled because the district needed to use a snow day earlier in the year. Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026 The Amazon best-seller is recognized for its high-quality feel and flattering, yet comfortable fit, which is perfect for any snow day activity in the city. Jennifer Vermeer, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for snow day

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“Snow day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/snow%20day. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.

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