7NewsFox28 Latest School Closings and Delays

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Stay informed during winter weather events with the latest school closings and delays from 7News (WWNY) and Fox 28. Serving Northern New York and the 1000 Islands region, these stations provide a centralized hub for students, parents, and staff across Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

Where to Find Real-Time Updates

7News and Fox 28 offer multiple ways to track status changes as they happen:

  1. Online Closing Tracker: The most comprehensive list is available at WWNYTV.com/closings. The list is alphabetized and updated the moment a superintendent notifies the station.

  2. On-Air Broadcasts: Watch 7News This Morning starting at 5:00 AM on WWNY-TV (CBS) or Fox 28 for the constant “crawl” at the bottom of your screen.

  3. Mobile Alerts: Download the 7News Weather App. You can set custom alerts for your specific school district to receive a push notification the second a delay or closing is announced.

Common Delay Categories

When monitoring the list, you will typically see the following designations:

Status Impact on Schedule
Closed No classes. All extracurricular activities and sports are usually canceled.
2-Hour Delay School starts 120 minutes later than usual. Morning Pre-K is often canceled.
Early Dismissal Students are sent home early (often between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM) due to incoming storms.
No PM Activities School ends at the normal time, but all evening events are canceled for safety.

How Decisions Are Made

The decision to close or delay school is rarely simple. Superintendants typically begin their day at 3:30 AM, consulting with:

  • National Weather Service (NWS): To track the timing of snow, ice, or extreme wind chills.

  • Highway Departments: To determine if plows can keep up with the rate of snowfall on rural roads.

  • Transportation Directors: To ensure diesel bus engines will start in sub-zero “North Country” temperatures.

Note: “7News” and “Fox 28” are sister stations operated by WWNY-TV in Watertown.2 While they share the same closing list, Fox 28 often provides additional morning news coverage tailored for those heading out to work early.

WWNY-TV, virtual and VHF digital channel 7, is a CBS-affiliated television station licensed to Carthage, New York, United States. Owned by Gray Television-Wikipedia



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