KX News Latest School Closings and Delays

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When winter storms roll across the Great Plains, keeping an eye on KX News is the gold standard for residents in Central and Western North Dakota. Whether you are in Bismarck, Minot, Williston, or Dickinson, the rapid changes in prairie weather make real-time updates a necessity for morning commutes.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Access the KX News Closing List

KX News provides several ways to stay informed so you aren’t caught off guard by a sudden “No Travel Advisory.”

The KX News “Closings & Delays” Page: The most reliable source is the dedicated closings dashboard on KXNET.com. It features a searchable database that includes public schools, private academies, and even local senior centers or government offices.
The KX News App: You can set up custom push notifications for your specific county (such as Burleigh, Ward, or Stark) to get an immediate alert the second a superintendent makes a call.
Morning Broadcasts: Wake up with the KX News Morning team starting at 5:00 AM. Closings and delays are displayed in a continuous scroll at the bottom of the screen throughout the program.

Common Status Updates

In North Dakota, “inclement weather” doesn’t always mean snow; it often means extreme wind chill or low visibility. Here is what to look for on the KX News ticker:

Status	Impact on Your Day
2-Hour Delay	Buses run two hours later than normal. No breakfast is served in most districts.
Virtual Learning Day	The physical school building is closed, but students are expected to log in for remote instruction.
Buses on Paved Roads Only	School is open, but buses will not travel on rural gravel roads due to mud or drifts.
Closed	All school activities and buildings are shuttered for the day.

The Decision-Making Process

Superintendents in Western North Dakota often make the call by 5:30 AM. They rely heavily on the KX Storm Team to understand the timing of “clipper” systems and the severity of wind chill factors. If the wind chill is forecast to reach dangerous levels (typically $-35^{\circ}F$ or lower), many North Dakota schools will delay or close to protect students waiting at bus stops.

Get the latest school closings, cancellations, and delays. View school closures for North Dakota from KX News. Western North Dakota’s first choice for breaking news, weather and sports!

KXMC-TV, virtual and VHF digital channel 13, is a dual CBS/CW+-affiliated television station licensed to Minot, North Dakota, United States. The station is owned by Nexstar Media Group.-Wikipedia