MoCoSnow

MoCoSnow is an American forecasting service that specializes in predicting closings and delays for Montgomery County, Maryland Public Schools. The service is notable for its use of a pencil prediction rating system to simplify the presentation of predictions.

History

MoCoSnow was founded by Montgomery County Public Schools physical education instructor Alexandros Tsironis in 2010. Tsironis was himself a student at Montgomery County, having graduated from Watkins Mill High School and obtained a degree from the University of Maryland.[1] The service now exists on multiple media platforms, including a Twitter account, a mobile app, and the MoCoShow website.

Pencil prediction system

The pencil prediction rating system works as follows:

  • 5 pencils signify a near 100% chance of school closure
  • 4 pencils signify a 75% chance of school closure and a near 100% chance of delay
  • 3 pencils signify a 50% chance of school closure and a “very good chance” of delay
  • 2 pencils signify a 50% chance of delay
  • 1 pencil signifies a "really good" chance of on time school openings

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References
  1. "About". The MoCoShow. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
  2. "MoCoSnow". The MoCoShow. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
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