MyNBC5 Latest School Closings and Delays

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For families across Vermont, Northern New York, and parts of New Hampshire, MyNBC5 (WPTZ) is the primary resource for school closings, early dismissals, and delays. When winter storms or extreme cold hit the Champlain Valley and the North Country, staying updated is crucial for morning commutes and childcare planning.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Stay Updated with MyNBC5

WPTZ offers multiple platforms to ensure you don’t miss a late-breaking announcement from your district’s superintendent.

1. The MyNBC5 Closing Dashboard

The most reliable source is the MyNBC5 School Closings page. This list is alphabetized by county and district.

Pro Tip: If you don’t see your school listed, it usually means they are operating on a normal schedule.

2. The MyNBC5 News & Weather App

For immediate alerts, the mobile app allows you to customize notifications.

Push Notifications: Enable weather alerts to get a ping the moment a “Winter Weather Advisory” or “Snow Emergency” is issued for your zip code.
Interactive Radar: Track the snow line in real-time to see if it’s hitting your town before the school bus arrives.

3. On-Air “Crawl”

During the MyNBC5 News Today (beginning at 4:30 AM), a rolling ticker at the bottom of the screen displays every active closing and delay.

Understanding Common Status Updates

Superintendents in the North Country often have to balance heavy snowfall with extreme sub-zero temperatures. Here is what the statuses mean on MyNBC5:

Status	Instruction
2-Hour Delay	School starts two hours late. Morning Pre-K is often canceled in this scenario.
Closed	No school for students. Check the ticker to see if “Offices” are also closed for staff.
Early Dismissal	School will end early (usually between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM) to get buses home before a storm worsens.
Remote Learning Day	A “Snow Day” where students are expected to log in for classes from home (common in certain VT districts).

Important Safety Reminder

When school is delayed or canceled due to extreme cold, MyNBC5 meteorologists remind parents to check that students waiting at bus stops have no exposed skin, as frostbite can occur in as little as 30 minutes when wind chills drop below $-15^{\circ}\text{F}$ .

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