KULR8 News Latest School Closings and Delays

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Stay informed during the harsh Montana winter by following KULR8 News for the latest school closings, delays, and weather-related cancellations. Serving Billings and the surrounding south-central Montana and northern Wyoming regions, KULR8 provides real-time updates to ensure student and commuter safety.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Access the KULR8 Closings List

When severe winter storms or extreme wind chills hit Big Sky Country, KULR8 updates its database immediately. You can find the list through the following official sources:

Online at KULR8.com: The dedicated “Closings and Delays” section features a live list that updates as superintendents report changes.
The KULR8 App: Download the mobile app and enable push notifications for “Breaking News” and “Weather” to get instant alerts on your phone.
On-Air Broadcasts: Watch Wake Up Montana starting at 5:00 AM for the scrolling ticker at the bottom of the screen.

Understanding Montana School Alerts

In Montana, weather decisions are often based on temperature and wind speed as much as snowfall. Here is what the different alerts mean for your family:

Alert Type	Description
Closed	All school buildings are shut. Usually, this includes the cancellation of all sports and evening events.
Two-Hour Delay	School begins two hours after the normal start time. This allows road crews to plow main routes and for temperatures to rise slightly.
Rural Buses Only / Restricted Routes	School is open, but buses will not travel on unpaved or secondary backroads that are drifted over.
Wind Chill Closure	Schools may close if wind chills reach dangerous levels (typically -30°F or lower), posing a risk to students waiting at bus stops.

Decision Criteria: Why Schools Close

Superintendents in the Billings area typically make the call by 5:30 AM. Their decision-making process involves:

Wind Chill Factors: Assessing the risk of frostbite for walking students.
Road Reports: Consultations with the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) regarding drifting snow on highways.
Bus Safety: Testing whether diesel bus fleets will start in sub-zero temperatures.

KULR-TV, virtual channel 8, is an NBC-affiliated television station licensed to Billings, Montana, United States. The station is owned by the Cowles Company.-Wikipedia

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