ABC 13 News Latest School Closings and Delays

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As winter weather moves through Southwest and Central Virginia, staying informed about school operating status is a top priority for families in Lynchburg, Roanoke, and the surrounding counties. WSET ABC 13 serves as a primary source for real-time school closings, delays, and early dismissals.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Access the WSET ABC 13 Closing List

WSET provides several ways to check if your district is impacted. The list is updated the moment a school superintendent or official makes a decision.

  1. Online Dashboard: The most comprehensive way to view the list is via the WSET Closings and Delays page. This searchable database includes public schools, private academies, daycares, and government offices.

  2. The WSET ABC 13 News App: Available for iOS and Android, the app allows you to set up Push Notifications. You can receive an alert the second your specific school district announces a change.

  3. On-Air Broadcast: During ABC 13 News in the Morning, look for the “scrawl” (the ticker at the bottom of your TV screen). It lists closings alphabetically by county and city.

  4. Social Media: Follow the ABC 13 – WSET Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) pages for major district-wide announcements.

Key Terms to Know

When viewing the WSET list, you will likely encounter these specific status updates:

Status Details
Closed No school for students. Most extracurricular activities and athletic events are also canceled.
1-Hour / 2-Hour Delay School starts later than usual to allow for daylight and road treatment. Bus routes are also delayed by the same amount of time.
Early Dismissal Students are sent home early due to deteriorating conditions. WSET will list the specific time (e.g., “Dismissing at 12:30 PM”).
Code Red / Code Blue Used by specific districts (like Lynchburg City or Campbell County) to indicate whether staff are required to report.

Why Decisions May Differ by County

In the WSET viewing area, weather can vary drastically between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Piedmont.

  • Elevation Matters: A school in Roanoke County might see heavy snow while Southside (Danville) sees only rain.

  • Secondary Roads: Even if main highways like Route 460 or I-81 are clear, many school districts in our region have rural routes with steep hills and shaded gravel roads that remain icy much longer.

Pro Tip: Always have a “Plan B” for childcare when a “Major Storm” is in the forecast. In Southwest Virginia, a 10-inch snow event can often lead to closures that last an entire school week.


Get the latest school closings, cancellations, and delays. View school closures for Virginia from ABC 13 News. WSET ABC 13 covers news, sports and weather in the Heart of Virginia: Lynchburg, Danville and Roanoke and nearby communities including Amherst.

WSET-TV, virtual and VHF digital channel 13, is an ABC-affiliated television station licensed to Lynchburg, Virginia, United States. The station is owned by the Sinclair Broadcast Group.-Wikipedia



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