KSDK News Latest School Closings and Delays

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When severe weather hits the St. Louis metropolitan area and Metro East, KSDK 5 On Your Side is the go-to resource for families to find real-time updates on school closures and delays. Whether it’s a major snowstorm or dangerously low temperatures, staying informed is critical for planning your morning commute and childcare.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Find the KSDK School Closings List

KSDK provides several ways to access their “Storm Alert” database. Because the list can include hundreds of organizations, using these tools is faster than waiting for the on-air ticker.

1. Online Searchable Database

The most comprehensive list is found on the KSDK Closings & Delays page. You can filter by:

Public and Private Schools
Daycare Centers
Churches and Community Centers
Government Offices

2. The KSDK 5 On Your Side App

For the fastest updates, download the KSDK mobile app (available on Apple and Android).

Push Notifications: Enable weather and breaking news alerts to get “Storm Alert” updates sent directly to your lock screen.
Interactive Radar: Track the snow or ice line in real-time to see when it will hit your specific neighborhood.

3. On-Air Broadcasts

During “Today in St. Louis” (starting at 4:00 AM), closings are displayed in the “crawling ticker” at the bottom of the screen. KSDK prioritizes large public school districts on-air, while smaller organizations are often kept to the website and app.

Common Closing Terminology

In the St. Louis region, schools use specific terms to describe their status. Understanding these helps you know if students still need to log on for classes.

Status	Meaning
Closed / Snow Day	School is cancelled entirely. No remote work is required (traditional day off).
AMI / Remote Learning	The building is closed, but students are expected to complete assignments online or via packets.
2-Hour Delay	School starts two hours late. Bus routes run exactly two hours behind the normal schedule.
Code Blue (St. Louis City)	Often refers to emergency shelter activation and may impact local city-run programs.

Why Decisions are Made

Superintendents in districts like Hazelwood, Parkway, and Edwardsville typically make the call by 5:00 AM. Their primary concerns are:

Busing Safety: Can the yellow buses safely stop and start on neighborhood hills?
Wind Chill: In St. Louis, if the wind chill drops below -15°F to -20°F, many districts close because it is unsafe for children to wait at bus stops.
Power Outages: If local neighborhoods are without power, remote learning (AMI) is usually cancelled in favor of a full snow day.

KSDK, virtual channel 5, is an NBC-affiliated television station licensed to St. Louis, Missouri, United States. The station is owned by Tegna Inc.-Wikipedia

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