KFDA NewsChannel10 Latest School Closings and Delays

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In the Texas Panhandle, the weather can change in a heartbeat. From sudden blizzards to severe thunderstorms, residents rely on KFDA NewsChannel 10 for the most accurate and up-to-the-minute reports on school closings and delays across Amarillo and the surrounding Tri-State area.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Check the NewsChannel 10 Closing List

When the Panhandle’s famous blue northers roll in, KFDA provides several ways to see if your district is affected:

Online Closings Page: The central hub for all updates is the NewsChannel 10 Closings & Delays dashboard. This list is alphabetized and covers public schools, private academies, and local colleges.
Mobile App Alerts: The KFDA NewsChannel 10 app allows you to subscribe to “Hyper-Local News Alerts.” You will get a push notification the moment a superintendent in your county calls for a change.
Morning News Ticker: During the NewsChannel 10 Early Show (starting at 5:00 AM), all active closings and delays scroll across the bottom of the screen.

Understanding the Texas Panhandle Alerts

Because travel distances in the Panhandle can be vast, districts often use specific terminology to keep students safe:

Alert Type	What It Means for You
Closed / School Canceled	No classes. For many rural districts, this also includes the cancellation of all bus routes and athletic events.
Late Start (10:00 AM)	This is the most common delay in the region. It allows the sun to come up and melt “black ice” on I-40 and rural highways.
Buses on Pavement Only	School is open, but buses will not travel on dirt or gravel roads due to mud or heavy snow drifts.
Early Release	Classes end early, usually between 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM, to get students home before a predicted afternoon storm hits.

The Decision-Making Process

Superintendents in the Panhandle have a difficult job, often checking roads at 3:00 AM or 4:00 AM. They work closely with the First Alert Weather Team at NewsChannel 10 to determine if visibility (due to blowing dust or snow) or road traction makes bus travel unsafe.

Pro Tip: If your school is on a 2-hour delay, breakfast is typically not served, and morning Pre-K sessions are often canceled. Check your specific district’s social media page for these finer details.

Get the latest school closings, cancellations, and delays. View school closures for Texas from KFDA NewsChannel10. NewsChannel 10 is your source for News, Weather, Sports and Entertainment in the Texas

KFDA-TV, virtual and VHF digital channel 10, is a CBS-affiliated television station licensed to Amarillo, Texas, United States. The station is owned by Gray Television.-Wikipedia