The information provided on this website about weather closings and delays comes from various local news sources. To get the most up to date information, check your local news station or school district website.

  • Temperature and wind chill.
  • Amount of accumulated snow and ice.
  • Weather predictions from satellite systems, local radar, National Weather and NOAA.
  • Storm timing.
  • Information on road conditions from the district’s administrative team, transportation and maintenance staff.
  • Whether precipitation is expected to continue throughout the day.
  • Impact on the district’s bus fleet.
  • Building or grounds conditions (electricity and/or heat).
  • Discussions with administrators from area school districts beginning the prior evening.

Who makes the decision?

In most cases, the superintendent of each school district is responsible for the final decision. They consult with various leadership teams across the district including the transportation department responsible for busing.

Types of alerts:

Delay

Delays are normally between 1 and 2 hours. This will also affect daycare, preschool and kindergarten.

Closed

School is closed all day. School sponsored activities and events are normally cancelled for the remainder of the day.

Early Dismissal

An early dismissal is activated when the weather and road conditions are expected to worsen as the day progresses. School sponsored activities and events are normally cancelled for the remainder of the day.

No evening activities

A number of factors come into play when considering whether to move forward with student activities, which are generally held in the afternoons and evenings. Factors may include:

  • Weather and road conditions, which may worsen as the day progresses.
  • Weather conditions may vary between districts.
  • Individual facility and/or site conditions.