KKTV 11 News Latest School Closings and Delays

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When winter weather strikes Southern Colorado, KKTV 11 News is the primary source for real-time school closings and delays. With the unpredictable nature of Colorado’s “Pikes Peak or Bust” weather, staying informed is critical for parents and students in Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and the surrounding mountain communities.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Access the KKTV 11 Closing List

KKTV 11 utilizes a comprehensive “Alert News” system to broadcast school updates as soon as they are finalized by superintendents. You can track these updates through:

The Live Closing Dashboard: The most reliable way to check is the KKTV Closings Page, which provides an alphabetized, searchable database of schools, businesses, and government offices.
KKTV 11 Weather & Traffic App: You can set “Favorite Locations” to receive push notifications specifically for your school district.
On-Air Alerts: During 11 News This Morning (starting at 4:30 AM), a rolling ticker at the bottom of the screen displays active closures.

Understanding the Terms

In Southern Colorado, districts often use specific terminology to describe their weather status:

Status	Meaning
2-Hour Delay	School and bus pickups start exactly 2 hours late. AM Preschool is usually canceled.
Remote Learning Day	Physical buildings are closed, but students are expected to log in for “E-Learning.”
Closed / No School	All school activities and transportation are canceled for the day.
Early Release	School ends early due to an incoming storm; parents are notified via text/email.

The “Weather Alert” Difference

Unlike many regions, Southern Colorado’s terrain means one side of a city might be clear while the other is under a blizzard warning. KKTV 11’s “Weather Alert” days are triggered when conditions are expected to significantly impact the morning or evening commute. Superintendents typically make the call for a delay or closure by 5:30 AM to ensure buses do not start their routes unnecessarily.

Get the latest school closings, cancellations, and delays. View school closures for Colorado from KKTV 11 News. KKTV 11 News is the CBS affiliate for southern Colorado.

KKTV, virtual channel 11 (UHF digital channel 26), is a CBS-affiliated television station licensed to Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States and also serving Pueblo. The station is owned by Gray Television. KKTV’s studios are located on East Colorado Avenue in downtown Colorado Springs.-Wikipedia