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🎰 Southern Nevada / Las Vegas Valley Loading…
Clark County School District is the nation's 5th-largest, covering the entire Las Vegas Valley including Henderson and North Las Vegas. High desert wind storms, rare winter ice, and flash flooding are the primary closure triggers. KLAS 8 News Now, KTNV Channel 13, and KVVU FOX5 Vegas are the leading TV sources.
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Washoe County School District serves Reno, Sparks, and surrounding northern Nevada communities. Unlike southern Nevada, this region regularly experiences significant Sierra Nevada snowfall, black ice, and dangerous wind chills that close schools several times per winter. KOLO 8 News and KRNV News 4 are the primary local TV sources.
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Carson City and Douglas County sit at over 4,700 feet elevation, making them susceptible to heavy snowfall and icy roads that close schools even when Reno valley districts remain open. KRNV News 4 and KOLO 8 News cover this region alongside Reno announcements.
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Elko and Churchill County districts span vast rural areas of central and eastern Nevada. Extreme winter cold, mountain snowpack, and road closures on remote highways are the primary closure factors. Nevada R5 Schools tracks rural district closings.
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Check the live district status table above for real-time closures. Clark County School District and Washoe County School District post decisions on their websites and via ParentSquare. Most superintendents aim to announce by 5:30 AM.
Sign up for email alerts at the top of this page. In Las Vegas, check KLAS 8 News Now, KTNV Channel 13, or KVVU FOX5. In Reno, tune to KOLO 8 News or KRNV News 4. You can also enable push notifications through your district's ParentSquare or Infinite Campus portal.
Most Nevada superintendents aim to post a decision by 5:30 AM. For major winter storms in northern Nevada, announcements may come the night before. Las Vegas-area closures for wind or dust tend to be same-morning decisions.
Yes. Several Nevada districts have adopted Distance Learning Days or Asynchronous Learning Day policies. Students complete assigned work through Google Classroom or Schoology. Check your district's parent portal for details on closure day assignments.
Yes. Clark County School District monitors National Weather Service wind advisories. When sustained winds or gusts create unsafe conditions for students at bus stops or outdoor areas, the district may delay starts or close schools.
Yes. Washoe County School District and surrounding districts close or delay when significant snowfall, ice, or dangerous road conditions affect bus routes. The Sierra Nevada foothills near Reno can receive heavy snow while the valley floor receives less.
Yes. Southern Nevada regularly sees summer temperatures exceeding 110°F. While most closures happen in winter, districts with inadequate HVAC systems — particularly during early-year or late-year sessions — may close or shift to remote learning during extreme heat events.
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School Closed
All in-person classes cancelled. May be designated as an e-Learning or Asynchronous Day — students complete work online.
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Delayed Start
1- or 2-hour late start. Bus pickups shift accordingly. Breakfast is typically not served on delay days.
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Early Dismissal
Students released early, usually when severe weather is forecast to peak during afternoon bus routes.
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Open / Normal
Schools operating on regular schedule. Monitor for updates if weather conditions change during the day.
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Sierra Nevada Snowstorms
Northern Nevada districts near the Sierra Nevada receive heavy snowfall that ices mountain passes and residential streets, frequently closing Washoe County, Douglas County, and Carson City schools.
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High Desert Wind & Dust Storms
Southern Nevada's Mojave Desert terrain channels powerful wind gusts that reduce visibility, create dangerous bus stop conditions, and occasionally trigger Clark County closures or delays.
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Extreme Heat
Las Vegas regularly exceeds 110°F in summer. Early- or late-year school sessions can be affected when aging HVAC systems cannot maintain safe indoor temperatures for students.
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Flash Flooding
Nevada's desert landscape absorbs little water, making flash floods from monsoon or winter rain capable of rapidly closing roads, underpasses, and bus routes across both Las Vegas and Reno valleys.

Check the latest Nevada school closings, delays, and cancellations today. This page monitors real-time announcements from school districts across Nevada — including Las Vegas, Reno, Henderson, Sparks, and Carson City. Most closings decisions are posted by 5:30 AM, though major winter storms in northern Nevada may see announcements the night before.

Nevada's geography creates two very different closure profiles. In southern Nevada, the Clark County School District — the nation's fifth-largest — faces closures primarily from high desert wind storms, dust events, and rare but severe flash flooding. Northern Nevada districts near the Sierra Nevada, including Washoe County, deal with heavy mountain snowfall, icy roads, and dangerous wind chills. District officials coordinate closely with the National Weather Service Las Vegas and Reno offices and county Emergency Management Agencies when making closure decisions.

Several Nevada districts have implemented Distance Learning Days or Asynchronous Learning Day policies, allowing students to continue coursework from home without losing days from the state instructional calendar. Policies vary by district — check your school's parent portal (ParentSquare, Infinite Campus, or Google Classroom) for assigned work on any closure day.

Find Nevada School Closings by ZIP Code

📍 Southern Nevada — Las Vegas Valley

Clark County School District (CCSD)
Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Summerlin, Spring Valley, Enterprise, Paradise, Whitney, Boulder City, Mesquite, Laughlin, Jean, Searchlight, Moapa, Logandale, Overton

Central & Downtown Las Vegas:
89101, 89102, 89103, 89104, 89106, 89107, 89108, 89109, 89110, 89115, 89117, 89119, 89120, 89121, 89122, 89128, 89129, 89130, 89131, 89134, 89138, 89141, 89142, 89143, 89145, 89146, 89147, 89148, 89149, 89156, 89161, 89166, 89169, 89178, 89179


Henderson:
89002, 89011, 89012, 89014, 89015, 89044, 89052, 89074, 89077, 89183


North Las Vegas:
89030, 89031, 89032, 89033, 89081, 89084, 89085, 89086, 89087


Boulder City, Mesquite & Rural Clark County:
89005, 89007, 89018, 89019, 89021, 89025, 89027, 89040, 89041, 89042, 89043, 89045, 89046, 89048, 89060, 89061

📍 Northern Nevada — Reno / Truckee Meadows

Washoe County School District (WCSD)
Reno, Sparks, Sun Valley, Cold Springs, Gerlach, Incline Village, Spanish Springs, Lemmon Valley, Verdi, North Valleys
89431, 89434, 89436, 89441, 89442, 89501, 89502, 89503, 89505, 89506, 89509, 89511, 89512, 89519, 89521, 89523, 89557

📍 Capital Region — Carson City & Lake Tahoe

Carson City School District (CCSD)
Carson City (Nevada’s state capital, independent city — not part of any county district)
89701, 89703, 89705, 89706

Douglas County School District
Gardnerville, Minden, Genoa, Stateline, Zephyr Cove, Topaz Lake, Johnson Lane, Kingsbury — Lake Tahoe South Shore and Carson Valley
89410, 89413, 89448, 89449, 89460, 89461, 89705
⚠️ 89705 overlaps with Carson City SD — see overlap warning below

📍 Western Nevada — Lyon & Churchill Counties

Lyon County School District
Fernley, Yerington, Silver Springs, Dayton, Mound House, Smith Valley, Wellington, Weed Heights
89403, 89406, 89408, 89419, 89428, 89429, 89430, 89444, 89447

Churchill County School District
Fallon, Fallon NAS area, Stillwater, Clan Alpine — central Nevada’s agricultural heartland
89406, 89407
⚠️ 89406 overlaps with Lyon County SD — see overlap warning below

📍 Northeastern Nevada — Elko & High Desert Corridor

Elko County School District
Elko, Spring Creek, Wells, Carlin, Wendover, West Wendover, Mountain City, Ruby Valley, Jiggs, Lamoille, Adobe — largest rural district in Nevada
89301, 89310, 89315, 89316, 89317, 89318, 89319, 89821, 89822, 89823, 89825, 89826, 89828, 89831, 89832, 89833, 89834, 89835

⚠️ ZIP Code Overlap Warning — Check Both Districts
  • 89406 (Fallon area) — Spans parts of both Lyon County SD and Churchill County SD. Residents along the county boundary (e.g., Stillwater Rd corridor) should confirm their district. Churchill County’s Fallon city center is definitively 89406; Lyon County’s eastern rural edge may share this ZIP in some carrier maps.
  • 89705 (Carson Valley / South Carson City fringe) — May appear in both Carson City SD and Douglas County SD carrier tables. Street-level assignment depends on whether the address falls within the Carson City independent city limits or Douglas County proper.
To confirm your district: visit NCES District Search and enter your full street address.

🗺️ Commonly Searched Bordering-State Districts
Nevada residents near the borders frequently search these out-of-state districts during regional weather events:

  • Lake Tahoe Unified SD (CA) — 96150, 96151, 96152, 96154, 96155, 96158 · Serves South Lake Tahoe CA, just across the border from Douglas County NV. Many Stateline/Zephyr Cove families check both districts simultaneously during Sierra snowstorms.
  • Tahoe Truckee Unified SD (CA) — 96161, 96162 (Truckee) · The I-80 mountain corridor means Washoe County closures and Truckee closures often happen together.
  • Nye County SD (NV) — 89003, 89010, 89022, 89023, 89024, 89047, 89049 · While not in the main widget, Pahrump-area (89048, 89060) families on the Clark County fringe sometimes check both Nye and Clark closures.
  • Granite School District (UT) / White Pine County SD (NV) — 89301, 84010 corridor · Wendover, NV (89883) and West Wendover families along the UT-NV line may also monitor Utah school systems.

All Nevada School District ZIP Codes — Index Reference

89002 89005 89007 89011 89012 89014 89015 89018 89019 89021 89025 89027 89030 89031 89032 89033 89040 89041 89042 89043 89044 89045 89046 89048 89052 89060 89061 89074 89077 89081 89084 89085 89086 89087 89101 89102 89103 89104 89106 89107 89108 89109 89110 89115 89117 89119 89120 89121 89122 89128 89129 89130 89131 89134 89138 89141 89142 89143 89145 89146 89147 89148 89149 89156 89161 89166 89169 89178 89179 89183

89701 89703 89705 89706

89410 89413 89448 89449 89460 89461

89431 89434 89436 89441 89442 89501 89502 89503 89505 89506 89509 89511 89512 89519 89521 89523 89557

89403 89406 89408 89419 89428 89429 89430 89444 89447

89407

89301 89310 89315 89316 89317 89318 89319 89821 89822 89823 89825 89826 89828 89831 89832 89833 89834 89835
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), USPS ZIP-to-district crosswalk, Nevada DOE district boundary files. ZIP codes reflect primary service areas; boundaries may vary. Last reviewed May 2025.

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