FOX19 Latest School Closings and Delays

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When winter weather or extreme temperatures hit the Tri-State area, FOX19 NOW is the primary resource for families in Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Southeast Indiana. Staying informed about school closings and delays is critical for planning your morning commute and ensuring student safety.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Check FOX19 School Closings

FOX19 provides multiple ways to see if your district is on the list. Because superintendents often make the call as early as 4:00 AM, it is best to check through these official channels:

  1. The FOX19 NOW Website: Visit the Closings and Delays page for a live, searchable database of schools, daycare centers, and local businesses.

  2. The FOX19 Weather App: You can set “Favorite” locations to receive a push notification the moment your specific school district announces a closure or a 2-hour delay.

  3. On-Air Ticker: During FOX19 NOW Morning (starting at 4:30 AM), look for the scrolling text at the bottom of your screen.

  4. Social Media: Follow FOX19 on X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook, where major district closures (like CPS or Lakota) are posted immediately.

Common Terms to Know

In the Tri-State area, schools typically use these standardized categories:

Status Details
2-Hour Delay School starts two hours after the normal time. Morning bus pickup is also pushed back two hours. No AM Kindergarten or AM Preschool.
Closed / Snow Day All classes and school activities are canceled. This may include “Remote Learning Days” where students work from home.
Plan B (Transportation) Common in rural areas; buses will only run on cleared main roads, and parents must bring students to designated “snow stops.”

When the Decision is Made

FOX19 meteorologists work closely with local officials to provide the data superintendents need. Decisions are typically based on:

  • Accumulation: Snow depth that makes side streets impassable for buses.

  • Wind Chill: If temperatures drop to -15°F or lower, many districts will close to prevent students from waiting at bus stops in dangerous cold.

  • Icing: Freezing rain is often the most common cause for early-morning “2-hour delays” to allow salt crews time to treat the roads.

Pro Tip: Always have a backup childcare plan ready the night before if the FOX19 First Alert Weather team is forecasting overnight precipitation.


Get the latest school closings, cancellations, and delays. View school closures for Ohio from FOX19. Cincinnati’s FOX19 NOW/WXIX is the Tri-State’s breaking news, severe weather, and sports leader for Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky.

WXIX-TV, virtual channel 19, is a Fox-affiliated television station serving Cincinnati, Ohio, United States that is licensed to Newport, Kentucky. The station is owned by Gray Television.-Wikipedia



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