KOLO 8 News Latest School Closings and Delays
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.
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How to Check the KOLO 8 Closing List
KOLO 8 News offers several ways to stay informed before you head out the door:
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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.
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KOLO 8 News Now App: Available on iOS and Android, the app allows you to set customized alerts for your specific school district.
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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:
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Road Safety: The ability of snowplows to clear bus routes.
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Temperature: Dangerous wind chills for students waiting at bus stops.
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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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