Eyewitness News Latest School Closings and Delays

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When winter weather or emergencies impact the region, Eyewitness News (typically associated with ABC affiliates in major markets like New York, Philadelphia, and Connecticut) provides the most reliable real-time database for school closings, delayed openings, and early dismissals.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Access the Eyewitness News Closing List

The Eyewitness News team utilizes an automated School Closings Network that updates the moment a superintendent or business owner enters their secure code.

Searchable Online Database: Visit the “Closings and Delays” section on the Eyewitness News website (e.g., ABC7NY, ABC6 Philadelphia, or WFSB in CT). You can search by District Name or County.
Mobile Push Alerts: By downloading the Eyewitness News app and selecting your “Home” school district in the settings, you can receive an instant notification on your lock screen.
The Morning Scroll: During the morning broadcast (typically 4:30 AM – 9:00 AM), look for the ticker at the bottom of your screen. Closings are usually listed alphabetically by state and then by county.

Common Schedule Adjustments

When you check the list, schools will typically be assigned one of the following statuses:

Status	Impact on Students	Impact on Staff
Closed	No classes; all extracurriculars canceled.	Essential personnel only (custodians/maintenance).
90-Min / 2-Hour Delay	Bus pickups and start times shifted later.	Staff typically arrive 30–60 mins before students.
Early Dismissal	School ends 2–3 hours early; no PM kindergarten.	Staff dismissed after all students have safely departed.
Remote Learning Day	Classes held via Zoom/Google Classroom.	Teachers work from home or a safe location.

How Decisions Are Made

The decision to close is rarely made by the news station itself. Instead, Eyewitness News acts as the messenger for local superintendents who evaluate:

Atmospheric Conditions: Is the snow/ice currently falling or expected to stop before the commute?
Infrastructure: Are school parking lots and “bus loops” clear enough for heavy vehicles?
Temperature: In extreme cold (below $-15^\circ F$ wind chill), schools may close to prevent students from waiting at bus stops where frostbite can occur within minutes.

Stay Prepared

Always have a “Plan B” for childcare if an early dismissal is called. Remember that during severe storms, some districts may transition to a Remote Learning Day to avoid adding days to the end of the school year in June.

Get the latest school closings, cancellations, and delays. View school closures for Pennsylvania from Eyewitness News. PAHomepage.com is the online portal for Eyewitness News home of WBRE-TV and WYOU-TV.

WYOU, virtual channel 22, is a CBS-affiliated television station licensed to Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States. The station is owned by Mission Broadcasting.-Wikipedia