9 & 10 News Latest School Closings and Delays

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When winter weather strikes Northern Michigan, 9 & 10 News is the primary resource for residents in Cadillac, Traverse City, Sault Ste. Marie, and surrounding areas. Given the region’s unique lake-effect snow patterns and sprawling rural districts, staying informed on the latest closings and delays is a daily necessity during the winter months.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Access the 9 & 10 News Closings List

9 & 10 News provides multiple ways to track school changes in real-time.¹ Because Northern Michigan spans a massive geographic area, their system is categorized by county and district name.

Online Closings Dashboard: The most direct method is the 9 & 10 News School Closings page. It is mobile-friendly and updates instantly as superintendents log their decisions.
The 9 & 10 News App: You can set up custom push notifications. This is often the fastest way to learn about a “Snow Day” before the morning news even starts.
On-Air Morning Ticker: Starting at 4:30 AM, the “Morning News” broadcast features a continuous scroll of all reported closings and delays at the bottom of the screen.

Understanding the Status Codes

In Northern Michigan, school status can range from a simple delay to a full district-wide closure.

Status	Details
Closed	No school for students. Most extracurriculars and evening sports are also canceled.
2-Hour Delay	School and bus routes begin exactly 2 hours after the normal start time. This is common when crews need extra time to salt roads.
E-Learning Day	Physical buildings are closed, but students are expected to log in for remote instruction.
No AM Preschool	Older students may have a delay, while morning-only preschool sessions are canceled entirely.

The Decision-Making Process

Superintendents in Northern Michigan typically begin scouting roads as early as 3:30 AM. They coordinate with the 9 & 10 News weather team to understand if the snow is “lake-effect” (which can be hyper-local) or a broad system storm. The decision to close is based on:

Visibility: Heavy snow squalls often make it impossible for bus drivers to see.
Temperature: In Michigan, extreme wind chills (often below -20°F) can trigger a closure to protect students waiting at bus stops.
Bus Turnarounds: In rural areas, the ability of a bus to safely turn around on unplowed dirt roads is a major factor.

WWTV, virtual and VHF digital channel 9, is a CBS-affiliated television station licensed to Cadillac, Michigan, United States. The station is owned by Heritage Broadcasting Group.-Wikipedia

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