FOX31 Denver KDVR Latest School Closings and Delays

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Navigating Colorado’s volatile weather requires quick access to reliable information. When the “Mile High City” faces heavy snow, sub-zero temperatures, or high winds, FOX31 Denver (KDVR) and its sister station Colorado’s CW2 (KWGN) provide a centralized hub for school closings and delays.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Check the FOX31 Closing List

FOX31 maintains a comprehensive, automated database that includes public districts, private schools, universities, and even some government offices.

The Official List: Visit the FOX31 Closings & Delays page for an alphabetized list of active alerts.
Mobile App Alerts: Download the FOX31 Denver app and the Pinpoint Weather app. You can customize your settings to receive instant push notifications for specific districts like Denver Public Schools (DPS), Jeffco, or Cherry Creek.
On-Air Coverage: During FOX31 Morning News (starting at 4:30 AM), active closures scroll across the bottom of the screen. Meteorologists provide live “Drive Times” and visibility updates to help you decide if it’s safe to head out.

Common Colorado Status Updates

In the Denver metro area, you will frequently see the following designations:

Status	What It Means
Remote Learning/eLearning	Physical buildings are closed, but classes move online. Many districts, including DPS, now use this to avoid extending the school year into June.
2-Hour Delay	School starts two hours later. This is often used to allow sun exposure to melt “black ice” on roads or to give plows more time to clear residential streets.
Closed	All school activities and transportation are canceled.
Early Release	Used when a storm intensifies mid-day; buses depart several hours ahead of schedule.

The Decision Timeline

For most Denver-area districts, the “Go/No-Go” decision is made through a collaboration between the Superintendent, local transportation directors, and the FOX31 Pinpoint Weather Team.

The 5:30 AM Rule: Most districts aim to announce a closure or delay by 5:30 AM to ensure parents are notified before buses begin their routes.
The “Cold Clause”: In Colorado, schools may close even without snow if the wind chill drops to dangerous levels (typically -20°F or lower), posing a risk to students waiting at bus stops.

Pro Tip: Colorado weather is hyper-local. A “Snow Day” in Castle Rock or Evergreen does not always mean a closure in downtown Denver. Always check your specific district on the FOX31 list rather than assuming based on regional weather.

FOX31 Denver KDVR school closings and delays collects and shares school closings, delays, and early dismissals across the Denver metro area. At FOX31 Denver KDVR you will find up-to-the-minute information on school closings and delays for Denver metro area, Colorado.

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KDVR, virtual channel 31 (UHF digital channel 36), is a Fox-affiliated television station licensed to Denver, Colorado, United States. The station is owned by Nexstar Media Group, as part of a duopoly with CW affiliate KWGN-TV (channel 2).-Wikipedia

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