Should a weather cancellation get a refund or a reschedule?

Rescheduling is generally the fairer default -- it keeps the booking rather than losing the revenue outright, while still treating the customer fairly since a weather cancellation is nobody's fault. Reserve refunds for cases where rescheduling genuinely isn't possible.

When should I decide whether to cancel for weather?

A same-day decision, close to the booking time, based on actual conditions is more reliable than deciding the night before off a forecast that could change. Stating this deadline in your policy sets clear expectations for customers.

How should I define a weather cancellation threshold?

Set specific conditions upfront -- lightning, sustained wind over a stated speed, an active water advisory -- rather than a vague case-by-case judgment call. This removes guesswork and keeps treatment consistent across customers.

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