KGW News Latest School Closings and Delays

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When the weather turns or unexpected emergencies arise in Oregon and Southwest Washington, families look to KGW News for the most accurate and up-to-the-minute information on school schedules.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Access the KGW Closings List

KGW provides several tools to help you stay ahead of the morning rush. You can find the comprehensive, real-time list through these platforms:

The KGW Closings Page: Visit kgw.com/closings for a live searchable database that lists schools, colleges, and daycare centers.
KGW Mobile App: The “Closings & Delays” section is built directly into the app. You can also set up Push Alerts for your specific county.
On-Air Ticker: During KGW News at Sunrise (beginning at 4:30 AM), a rolling ticker at the bottom of the screen provides the latest information on late starts and cancellations.

Understanding Closure Types

Superintendents in the Pacific Northwest typically use three main categories for schedule changes:

Status	Details
2-Hour Delay	School starts two hours later than normal. Buses run on “Snow Routes” (if applicable). No morning preschool or AM kindergarten.
Closed	All classes and school-sponsored activities are canceled for the day.
Snow Routes Only	School is open, but buses will only pick up/drop off at designated safe locations rather than standard stops.

The Decision-Making Process

KGW meteorologists work closely with local officials to provide context for these decisions. Most school districts aim to make a final call by 5:30 AM.

Road Surveys: District officials drive bus routes starting at 3:00 AM to test for ice and standing water.
FlashAlert: Most Oregon schools use the FlashAlert Newswire to push their status directly to KGW’s systems.

KGW, virtual and VHF digital channel 8, is an NBC-affiliated television station licensed to Portland, Oregon, United States. The station is owned by Tegna Inc.-Wikipedia