About Us
Backyard Weather, formerly known as 5 State Weather, was founded in 2010 with the mission of providing reliable, all-in-one weather forecasting services to communities across Virginia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Maryland. Over the years, we’ve grown our reach, now proudly serving families and businesses across the United States.
In 2025, we expanded further with the launch of Backyard Closures, a dedicated service offering real-time school closure information to keep families informed and safe.
No matter the forecast—rain, sleet, snow, or sunshine—Backyard Weather is here to keep you prepared.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access the ongoing closures?
To access the ongoing school closures map, simply navigate to the ‘Ongoing School Closures’ section on the menu and click on the map. You will be able to view the
How can I access The School Closure Predictor’s predictions?
The accuracy of predicted school closures may vary depending on the reliability of the data sources and the accuracy of the
How can I subscribe to predicted closures?
To subscribe and access additional features such as the predicted school closures and personalized weather forecasts, please navigate to the ‘Subscription’ section on the menu and follow the instructions to sign up for a $5/month subscription.
Contact
Email
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