KMVT News Latest School Closings and Delays

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When winter weather or emergencies impact the Magic Valley and surrounding areas, KMVT 11 (Idaho’s First News) is the primary source for school closings and delays.¹ Keeping your family safe and informed requires knowing exactly where to look when the snow starts to fall.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

Where to Find KMVT Closings

KMVT provides several ways to access their “Closings & Delays” ticker, which is updated the moment a superintendent notifies the station.

KMVT Official Website: Navigate to the Closings and Delays page for a real-time list of every affected school and organization in Southern Idaho.
The KMVT News App: You can download the app on iOS or Android and enable Push Notifications.³ This is often the fastest way to get an alert before you even leave bed.
On-Air Broadcast: Tune in to Idaho’s First News starting at 5:00 AM. Closings and delays scroll across the bottom of the screen throughout the morning program.
Social Media: The KMVT Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) pages post major district-wide closures immediately.

Understanding the Notifications

School districts in Southern Idaho typically use a standard set of responses to weather:

Notification	Meaning
2-Hour Delay	School and bus pickups start exactly two hours later than normal. No breakfast is usually served.
Closed / Snow Day	All classes and school-sponsored events are canceled for the day.
Remote Learning Day	Physical buildings are closed, but students are expected to log in for online instruction.
Buses on Snow Routes	School is open, but buses will only pick up students at designated “hard-surface” stops to avoid getting stuck on rural dirt roads.

How the Decision is Made

Superintendents in the Magic Valley often begin scouting roads as early as 3:30 AM. They coordinate with the KMVT First Alert Weather team to determine if temperatures or snow accumulation will make travel hazardous for buses. Decisions are generally finalized and broadcast by 6:00 AM.

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KMVT, virtual and VHF digital channel 11, is a dual CBS/CW+-affiliated television station licensed to Twin Falls, Idaho, United States and serving Southern Idaho’s Magic Valley. Owned by Gray Television.-Wikipedia