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Arizona School Closings Today — Live Delays & Cancellations
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Monsoon flash flooding during July–September and haboob dust storms are the primary closure triggers. 12 News (KPNX) and ABC15 Arizona report first.
Phoenix Union High School District
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Scottsdale Unified School District
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Mesa, Chandler, and Gilbert — the rapidly growing East Valley corridor. Monsoon flooding and extreme heat are the primary closure concerns, with haboob dust storms also capable of triggering early dismissals. ABC15 Arizona and 12 News (KPNX) provide timely updates.
Mesa Public Schools
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Chandler Unified School District
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Gilbert Public Schools
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Tucson Unified is Southern Arizona's largest district with ~42,000 students. Flash flooding from monsoon storms and occasional winter freezes on elevated roadways are the most common closure causes. KGUN9 and KOLD News 13 are the go-to local TV stations.
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Flagstaff sits at 7,000 feet and averages 100+ inches of snow annually — winter closures are common. Prescott and the Yavapai highlands also close regularly for snow and ice. FOX 10 Phoenix and AZFamily cover statewide closures including this region.
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Yavapai County — Prescott Unified
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⚠️ Always confirm with your school district directly. This page is for reference only.

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Check the live district status table above for real-time closures. Most Arizona districts announce decisions by 5:00–6:00 AM on the day of the event. For extreme heat or dust storm events, same-day afternoon dismissals may also occur. Northern Arizona districts facing major snowstorms may announce the evening before.
Sign up for email alerts using the form on this page. You can also follow 12 News (KPNX), ABC15 Arizona, and FOX 10 Phoenix for breaking closure announcements. Most districts use robocall and SMS systems — make sure your contact info is updated in your school's parent portal (ParentVUE or Infinite Campus).
Yes. Districts with outdoor classrooms or aging HVAC systems may close or go remote when temperatures are forecast to exceed 110°F. Phoenix-area districts monitor heat index thresholds for outdoor student activities, and some may shift to asynchronous learning rather than a full closure.
Yes. When a haboob is forecast to impact the area during school hours or bus routes, many districts will delay starts or dismiss early. Dust storms can reduce visibility to near zero in seconds, making bus travel impossible and creating hazardous road conditions throughout the Phoenix metro.
Yes. Flagstaff averages over 100 inches of snow per year. School closings there follow the same winter protocols as northern states, with decisions typically announced by 5:30 AM. Prescott and other higher-elevation Arizona communities also close regularly for winter weather conditions.
Most Arizona superintendents aim to decide by 5:00–6:00 AM. For heat or dust events, same-day afternoon dismissals may also occur with little advance notice. Northern Arizona districts facing winter weather may announce the night before. Monitor local TV stations and your district's official app for the latest updates.
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1- or 2-hour late start. Bus pickups shift accordingly. Breakfast is typically not served on delay days.
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Students released early, usually when severe weather is forecast to peak during afternoon bus routes.
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Schools operating on regular schedule. Monitor for updates if weather conditions change during the day.
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Check the latest Arizona school closings, delays, and cancellations today. This page monitors real-time announcements from school districts across Arizona — including Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, Scottsdale, and Flagstaff — with status updates delivered throughout the day. Most Arizona districts announce closure decisions by 5:00–6:00 AM, though extreme heat or dust events may trigger same-day afternoon dismissals.

Closures in Arizona are most commonly caused by monsoon flooding, haboob dust storms, extreme heat in the Phoenix metro, and heavy snowfall in northern communities like Flagstaff and Prescott. Arizona district superintendents coordinate closely with the National Weather Service and local Emergency Management Agencies to monitor these conditions and make timely decisions for student and staff safety.

Many Arizona districts have adopted Asynchronous Learning Days policies, allowing students to complete assignments online when schools close for weather or safety events. This means a closure day does not automatically count as a "missed" instructional day. Check your district's parent portal — such as ParentVUE or Infinite Campus — to confirm whether a closure day is designated as an Asynchronous Learning Day and to access any posted assignments.

Find Arizona School Closings by ZIP Code

Not sure which district serves your ZIP? Find your area below, then check its live status above.

Greater Phoenix — Central & West Valley

Phoenix Union High School District (HS only) — 85003, 85004, 85006, 85007, 85008, 85009, 85012, 85013, 85014, 85015, 85016, 85017, 85018, 85019, 85020, 85021, 85022, 85023, 85024, 85027, 85028, 85029, 85031, 85032, 85033, 85034, 85035, 85037, 85040, 85041, 85042, 85043, 85044, 85045, 85048, 85050, 85051, 85053, 85083

ⓘ High school only district. Elementary students in these ZIPs attend separate K-8 districts (Phoenix Elementary, Creighton, Murphy, Isaac, Balsz, etc.)

Peoria Unified School District — 85301, 85302, 85303, 85304, 85305, 85306, 85307, 85308, 85309, 85310, 85340, 85345, 85351, 85353, 85355, 85361, 85373, 85374, 85375, 85376, 85379, 85381, 85382, 85383, 85385, 85387

Covers: Peoria, Glendale, Sun City, Sun City West, Surprise, Waddell, Youngtown, El Mirage

Tempe Elementary School District (K-8 only) — 85281, 85282, 85283, 85284

Covers: Tempe (elementary). High school students attend Tempe Union High School District.

North Phoenix & Scottsdale

Scottsdale Unified School District — 85250, 85251, 85253, 85254, 85255, 85257, 85258, 85259, 85260, 85262, 85266, 85331

Covers: Scottsdale, North Scottsdale, Gainey Ranch, McCormick Ranch, DC Ranch, Grayhawk, Troon

East Valley — Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert

Mesa Public Schools — 85201, 85202, 85203, 85204, 85205, 85206, 85207, 85208, 85209, 85210, 85212, 85213, 85215, 85216

Covers: Mesa, portions of Chandler, Gilbert, Queen Creek east border

Chandler Unified School District — 85224, 85225, 85226, 85244, 85246, 85248, 85249, 85286

Covers: Chandler, Sun Lakes, Ocotillo, portions of Gilbert and Maricopa border

Gilbert Public Schools — 85233, 85234, 85295, 85296, 85297, 85298, 85299

Covers: Gilbert, Queen Creek corridor, portions of Chandler and Mesa south border

Southern Arizona — Tucson

Tucson Unified School District — 85701, 85704, 85705, 85706, 85708, 85710, 85711, 85712, 85713, 85714, 85715, 85716, 85718, 85719, 85730, 85741, 85742, 85743, 85745, 85746, 85747, 85748, 85749, 85750

Covers: Tucson, Flowing Wells, Menlo Park, Rincon Heights, Sam Hughes, Barrio Anita, South Tucson border areas

Northern Arizona — Flagstaff & Prescott (Snow closure zone)

Flagstaff Unified School District — 86001, 86004, 86005, 86011, 86015

Covers: Flagstaff, Kachina Village, Mountainaire, Doney Park, Bellemont. Averages 100+ inches of snow annually — most frequent closure district in Arizona.

Prescott Unified School District — 86301, 86302, 86303, 86305, 86314, 86323, 86325

Covers: Prescott, Prescott Valley, Dewey, Humboldt, Chino Valley border areas

⚠ ZIP overlap notes:
85212 is shared by Mesa Public Schools and Higley Unified School District.  · 
85295, 85297, 85298 are shared by Gilbert Public Schools and Higley Unified.  · 
85044, 85045, 85048 fall under Phoenix Union HS District (high school) and separate K-8 elementary districts — elementary and high school students in these ZIPs attend different districts.  · 
85281, 85282, 85283, 85284 are split between Tempe Elementary (K-8) and Tempe Union High School District (9-12).  · 
If your ZIP appears in two districts, verify directly with your school which system it belongs to.

🌎 Bordering state districts commonly searched alongside Arizona:
Needles Unified School District (CA) — 92363 — serves the California border town frequently searched by Arizona-side Laughlin/Bullhead City families.  · 
Gallup-McKinley County Schools (NM) — 87301, 87305 — searched by families near the Arizona–New Mexico border.  · 
Washington County School District (UT) — 84770, 84780 — serves St. George area near the Arizona Strip corridor.

All ZIP codes served by Arizona school districts on this page:
85003 · 85004 · 85006 · 85007 · 85008 · 85009 · 85012 · 85013 · 85014 · 85015 · 85016 · 85017 · 85018 · 85019 · 85020 · 85021 · 85022 · 85023 · 85024 · 85027 · 85028 · 85029 · 85031 · 85032 · 85033 · 85034 · 85035 · 85037 · 85040 · 85041 · 85042 · 85043 · 85044 · 85045 · 85048 · 85050 · 85051 · 85053 · 85083 · 85201 · 85202 · 85203 · 85204 · 85205 · 85206 · 85207 · 85208 · 85209 · 85210 · 85212 · 85213 · 85215 · 85216 · 85224 · 85225 · 85226 · 85233 · 85234 · 85244 · 85246 · 85248 · 85249 · 85250 · 85251 · 85253 · 85254 · 85255 · 85257 · 85258 · 85259 · 85260 · 85262 · 85266 · 85281 · 85282 · 85283 · 85284 · 85286 · 85295 · 85296 · 85297 · 85298 · 85299 · 85301 · 85302 · 85303 · 85304 · 85305 · 85306 · 85307 · 85308 · 85309 · 85310 · 85331 · 85340 · 85345 · 85351 · 85353 · 85355 · 85361 · 85373 · 85374 · 85375 · 85376 · 85379 · 85381 · 85382 · 85383 · 85385 · 85387 · 85701 · 85704 · 85705 · 85706 · 85708 · 85710 · 85711 · 85712 · 85713 · 85714 · 85715 · 85716 · 85718 · 85719 · 85730 · 85741 · 85742 · 85743 · 85745 · 85746 · 85747 · 85748 · 85749 · 85750 · 86001 · 86004 · 86005 · 86011 · 86015 · 86301 · 86302 · 86303 · 86305 · 86314 · 86323 · 86325

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