KRNV News 4 Latest School Closings and Delays

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When winter weather moves into Northern Nevada and the Sierra, KRNV News 4 (MyNews4.com) is a vital resource for the latest school closings and delays. For families in Reno, Sparks, and the surrounding Tahoe regions, staying informed is the best way to ensure safety during heavy snowfall or icy commutes.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Stay Updated with KRNV News 4

KRNV provides several digital and broadcast tools to help you track changes to school schedules in real-time:

The MyNews4 App: This is the fastest way to get alerts. You can enable push notifications specifically for weather and school alerts.
Online Closing List: The MyNews4.com Closings Page features an automated list that updates the moment a district superintendent makes a call.
Live Morning Newscasts: Tune in to News 4 starting at 4:30 AM for the “Storm Watch” ticker, which scrolls across the bottom of the screen.

Understanding the “2-Hour Delay”

In the Reno area, a 2-hour delay is the most common response to morning ice. Here is what that typically entails:

Start Times: School begins exactly two hours later than the normal start time.
Bus Schedules: Buses will arrive at stops two hours later than their usual time.
Zero Period: Classes usually held before the first bell (Zero Period) are typically canceled.
Safe Alternatives: During these delays, WCSD often implements “Winter Bus Stops,” which are designated safer pickup locations for students in hilly or difficult-to-plow areas.

Why Decisions Are Made

The Washoe County School District transportation team and KRNV meteorologists begin monitoring the roads as early as 3:00 AM. Decisions are made based on the ability of buses to safely traverse side streets and the condition of school parking lots. For Incline Village, decisions are often made separately from the “valley” schools due to the vastly different snow totals at higher elevations.