KOB 4 Latest School Closings and Delays

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When New Mexico’s unpredictable weather strikes—from Albuquerque’s sudden snow squalls to the icy mountain passes of Santa Fe—staying informed about school schedules is a top priority for families. KOB 4 (Eyewitness News) is the region’s primary source for real-time updates on school closings and delays.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Stay Updated with KOB 4

To ensure you aren’t left in the dark during a winter storm, KOB 4 provides several ways to track the “Abbreviated Schedule” or “Snow Day” status:

Online Closings Dashboard: Visit KOB.com/weather/closings for a live, scrolling list of every school, university, and government office currently impacted.
KOB 4 Severe Weather App: This is the most efficient way to get alerts. You can set your “home” location to receive push notifications the second your specific school district makes an announcement.
On-Air Morning News: During Eyewitness News 4 Today (starting at 4:30 AM), closures and delays are displayed in the ticker at the bottom of the screen.

Common New Mexico School Alert Terms

New Mexico districts use specific terminology that every parent should know:

2-Hour Delay (Abbreviated Schedule): School starts exactly two hours later than normal. Bus pickup times are also pushed back by two hours. Note that on these days, morning Pre-K is typically canceled.
Remote Learning Day: In some instances, schools may transition to online classes rather than canceling the day entirely.
Closed: All school buildings are shut, and after-school activities (including sports and clubs) are almost always canceled.

The Decision-Making Process

Superintendents across New Mexico typically make the “go/no-go” call by 5:30 AM. They coordinate with the KOB 4 weather team to assess:

Temperature: Bitter cold can prevent diesel buses from starting.
Road Conditions: Specialized “scouts” drive neighborhood streets and bus routes in the early morning hours to check for black ice.
Visibility: Heavy fog or blowing snow can lead to delays even if the roads are clear.

Stay Safe on the Roads

If your district is on a delay, remember that New Mexico road conditions can vary wildly within just a few miles. You can check the NMDOT (NMRoads) website in conjunction with KOB 4 reports to see real-time camera feeds of I-25 and I-40.

KOB, virtual channel 4, is an NBC-affiliated television station licensed to Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. The station is owned by Hubbard Broadcasting.-Wikipedia

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