KOLO 8 News Latest School Closings and Delays

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When winter weather or emergencies strike Northern Nevada and the Sierras, KOLO 8 News Now is the primary resource for families to find real-time updates on school schedules. Serving Reno, Sparks, Carson City, and Lake Tahoe, KOLO 8 provides immediate alerts to help you navigate the “Storm Watch” season safely.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Check the KOLO 8 Closing List

KOLO 8 News offers several ways to stay informed before you head out the door:

Online Search: The KOLO 8 News Closings Page features a live, scrolling list of every public and private school, as well as community centers and government offices.
KOLO 8 News Now App: Available on iOS and Android, the app allows you to set customized alerts for your specific school district.
On-Air Broadcast: During Good Morning Reno (starting at 4:30 AM), delays and closures are displayed on the permanent ticker at the bottom of the screen.

Common School Delay Statuses

In the Reno-Tahoe area, school officials typically use three primary designations:

Status	Details
2-Hour Delay	Schools open two hours late. Bus pickups follow the same 2-hour delay. No AM kindergarten or AM preschool.
Closed (Snow Day)	All schools are closed. Generally, all after-school activities and sports are also canceled.
Digital Learning Day	Schools are physically closed, but students are expected to log in for remote instruction (a common policy for WCSD).

How Decisions Are Made

District superintendents in Northern Nevada coordinate with the KOLO 8 First Alert Weather team and the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT). Decisions are usually finalized by 5:30 AM based on:

Road Safety: The ability of snowplows to clear bus routes.
Temperature: Dangerous wind chills for students waiting at bus stops.
Visibility: Heavy “Sierra Cement” snow or whiteout conditions.

KOLO-TV, virtual and VHF digital channel 8, is a dual ABC/CW+-affiliated television station licensed to Reno, Nevada, United States. The station is owned by Gray Television.-Wikipedia

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