KGWN TV Latest School Closings and Delays

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When winter weather or emergencies strike the Cowboy State, KGWN-TV (CBS 5) is the primary source for school closings and delays in Cheyenne, Laramie, and across Southeast Wyoming and Northern Colorado.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Get Real-Time Alerts from KGWN

KGWN provides several tools to help families stay informed before the first bell rings:

The KGWN News App: You can download the “Wyoming News Now” or KGWN app on iOS and Android. Ensure push notifications are enabled for “Breaking News” to get closure alerts sent directly to your lock screen.
On-Air Morning News: Updates are broadcast live starting at 5:00 AM on Wyoming News Now. Look for the scrolling ticker at the bottom of the screen, which lists districts alphabetically.
Online Closing Portal: The KGWN website features a dedicated “Closings and Delays” page that updates in real-time as superintendents make official calls.

Common Closure Terms in Wyoming

Because Wyoming weather often involves extreme wind and drifting snow rather than just accumulation, it is important to understand the specific terminology used by local districts:

Status	Details
2-Hour Delay	School starts 2 hours later than usual. Morning bus routes also run 2 hours late. This is often used to allow snow plows to clear main arteries.
Remote Learning Day	Students do not report to the building but are expected to log in for “Inclement Weather Virtual Learning.”
Snow Boundaries	In Laramie County (LCSD1), this means buses will not run in rural/outlying areas, but schools remain open for students in town.

Why Decisions Are Made Early

Superintendents in the region, such as those for LCSD1, aim to make the call by 5:30 AM. They coordinate with the KGWN weather team to analyze wind speeds and road visibility. In Wyoming, “Calamity Days” aren’t just for snow; they are also triggered by extreme wind chills to protect students waiting at bus stops.

KGWN-TV, virtual channel 5 (UHF digital channel 30), is a CBS-affiliated television station licensed to Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States. The station is owned by Gray Television.-Wikipedia

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