FOX 21 News Latest School Closings and Delays

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When severe weather strikes, families in Southern Colorado and Northern Minnesota/Wisconsin rely on FOX 21 News for real-time updates on school status. Whether it’s a heavy mountain snowstorm in the Rockies or an Arctic blast off Lake Superior, staying informed is the best way to ensure student safety.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Monitor FOX 21 Closings

FOX 21 utilizes an automated system that updates the moment a superintendent or district official makes a call. You can find these updates via:

Online Closing Dashboards: * Colorado (KXRM): Visit the FOX 21 News Colorado Springs Closings page.
- Minnesota/Wisconsin (KQDS): Check the FOX 21 Duluth School Closings list.
The FOX 21 App: Download the news app for your region and enable “Weather & Safety Alerts” to get instant notifications for your specific county.
Morning News Ticker: Watch FOX 21 News Right Now (Colorado) or FOX 21 Morning News (Duluth) for the scrolling list of active closures starting as early as 4:30 AM.

Understanding the Terms

Depending on your region, you may see different types of status updates:

Status	What to Expect
2-Hour Delay	School starts 2 hours late. Buses run 2 hours later than normal. No AM Preschool.
Remote/eLearning Day	Physical buildings are closed, but students are expected to log in for virtual instruction.
Closed	No school and no remote learning. All extracurricular activities are usually canceled.
Early Release	School ends early due to deteriorating conditions. Parents should monitor for specific pickup times.

How Decisions Are Made

District superintendents typically begin scouting roads at 3:00 AM. They coordinate with the FOX 21 First Alert Weather Team to analyze:

Wind Chill: If temperatures drop below a certain threshold (often $-20°F$ or $-25°F$ depending on the district), schools may close to protect students at bus stops.
Road Safety: Plow progress on side streets and rural routes is a major factor in whether buses can safely navigate.
Facility Safety: Power outages or frozen pipes in older school buildings can trigger an immediate closure.

Pro-Tip: Many districts now use “Snow Days” as eLearning days. Always keep your student’s laptop charged when a storm is in the forecast!

Get the latest school closings, cancellations, and delays. View school closures for Minnesota from FOX 21 News.

KQDS-TV, virtual channel 21 (UHF digital channel 17), is a Fox-affiliated television station licensed to Duluth, Minnesota, United States and also serving Superior, Wisconsin. The station is owned by Red River Broadcasting.-Wikipedia