FOX 59 News Latest School Closings and Delays

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When winter weather or extreme cold strikes Central Indiana, FOX 59 News is a primary source for real-time school closings and delays. Whether it’s heavy snowfall or dangerous wind chills, staying informed ensures the safety of students and families across Indianapolis and the surrounding counties.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Check the FOX 59 Closing List

FOX 59 provides several ways to access their automated closing and delay database:

Online Portal: The FOX 59 Closings Page features a live, searchable list. If your school is not listed, it is currently operating on a normal schedule.
The Morning Ticker: During the FOX 59 Morning News (4:00 AM – 10:00 AM), all confirmed delays and closings scroll across the bottom of your screen in alphabetical order by county.
Mobile Alerts: You can download the FOX 59 Weather App and set your “Home School” to receive a push notification the moment a superintendent makes a decision.

Understanding the Indiana “Wind Chill” Rule

In Indiana, schools often close even without snow if the wind chill is dangerous. According to the National Weather Service guidelines used by local districts:

Two-Hour Delay: Often triggered when wind chills are forecasted to be significantly below 0°F at 7:00 AM (the peak time for bus stops).
Cancellation: Typically occurs if those temperatures are not expected to improve by 9:00 AM or if the wind chill reaches the “10 minutes to frostbite” range.

Tips for Parents

Update Contact Info: Ensure your school has your current cell phone number for their automated “Robocall” or text systems.
The “Final Call” Time: Most Indianapolis area superintendents aim to make a final decision by 5:30 AM, though some may announce the night before if a major storm is certain.
Dress in Layers: Even if school is open, temperatures are expected to drop into the teens tonight. Ensure students have proper winter gear for the bus stop.

Get the latest school closings, cancellations, and delays. View school closures for Indiana from FOX 59 News. Get Indianapolis news and weather, traffic, sports, entertainment and community events from FOX59, central Indiana’s FOX affiliate.

WXIN, virtual channel 59, is a Fox-affiliated television station licensed to Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. The station is owned by Nexstar Media Group.-Wikipedia