NBC DFW Latest School Closings and Delays

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When winter weather or severe storms sweep across North Texas, families rely on NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) for the most accurate and up-to-the-minute information regarding school schedules. Keeping your children safe is the top priority for North Texas school districts, and decisions are often made in the early morning hours.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Access the NBC DFW Closing List

NBC 5 provides a comprehensive, automated system that reflects closings, delayed starts, and early dismissals for hundreds of schools, daycares, and private institutions.

Online List: The NBC DFW Weather Alerts & Closings page is the most direct way to see the full list. It is searchable by district name.
The NBC 5 App: You can download the NBC 5 DFW app on iOS or Android and sign up for “Breaking Weather” push notifications.
Television: During severe weather events, the “Blue Bar” at the bottom of your screen will scroll through all active closings and delays during every newscast and throughout regularly scheduled programming.

Key Terminology to Know

In North Texas, school districts typically use the following labels:

Status	Definition
Closed	The school is shut down for the day. All extracurricular activities and transportation are canceled.
2-Hour Delay	School begins exactly two hours later than the normal start time. Buses will also run two hours behind their usual schedule.
Early Dismissal	Students are released several hours early, often because weather conditions are expected to deteriorate in the afternoon.
Remote Learning Day	Classes are held virtually; students do not report to campus but are expected to log in for instruction.

How Districts Make the Call

Superintendents across the DFW Metroplex typically begin monitoring weather as early as 3:00 AM. They coordinate with the NBC 5 Weather Experts to determine if road conditions—particularly on bridges and overpasses—are safe for school buses.

If a decision is made to close or delay, districts aim to notify local media and parents via text or email by 5:30 AM to allow for childcare arrangements.