Are snow days a thing of the past? In a year defined by pandemic restrictions, snow days may be one of the many traditions that kids and teachers alike can bid farewell to -- for better or for worse. Author: Mark Puleo (AccuWeather) Updated: 12:05 PM MST December 16, 2020 Snow days were spontaneous vacation days that dotted the annual academic calendar for many school districts in the northeast portion of the United States, but the reason for those class cancellations usually revolved around the safety of students traveling to and from the school building. But what happens when those learning environments relocate from the classroom to the living room? In a year defined by pandemic restrictions, snow days may be one of the many traditions that kids and teachers alike can bid farewell to -- for better or for worse.