NewsChannel15 Latest School Closings and Delays

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As winter weather patterns shift across the country, staying informed about school schedules is a top priority for families. NewsChannel 15 (WANE 15 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and WPDE 15 in the Myrtle Beach/Florence region) serves as a primary source for real-time school closings and delays.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Access the Live Closing List

NewsChannel 15 provides an automated, searchable database that updates the moment a superintendent makes a decision.

WANE 15 (Indiana): Visit the WANE 15 Closings Page or watch the “Crawl” at the bottom of the screen during NewsChannel 15 Mornings (4:30 AM – 9:00 AM).
WPDE 15 (South Carolina): Check the WPDE 15 Weather Page or download the WPDE Weather Authority app for instant push notifications.

Common Delay & Closing Categories

When viewing the list, you will likely see the following designations:

Status	Meaning & Impact
2-Hour Delay	Classes and bus pickups begin exactly 120 minutes later than usual. Morning Pre-K is often cancelled.
E-Learning Day	The physical school building is closed, but students are expected to log in for “synchronous” or “asynchronous” remote learning.
Closed	No school and no remote learning. This usually requires a “make-up day” later in the year.
Early Dismissal	School ends 2–3 hours early to get students home before a storm hits its peak intensity.

How Decisions Are Made

Superintendents typically begin their assessment at 3:30 AM on the day of a storm. The decision-making process involves a coordinated effort:

Spotter Reports: Transportation directors drive “test routes” on backroads to check for ice or deep snow.
Weather Consultation: Officials consult with the NewsChannel 15 Weather Authority team to see if conditions will improve or worsen by bus-pickup time.
Building Check: Facilities teams check if school parking lots are plowed and if heating systems are functioning (especially during “Extreme Cold” alerts where temps drop below $-10$ °F).

Stay Connected

To ensure you never miss an update:

Sign up for Text Alerts: Most districts now use platforms like ParentSquare or Remind in conjunction with NewsChannel 15.
Check the App: Both WANE and WPDE offer free weather apps that list closings by county.

Get the latest school closings, cancellations, and delays. View school closures for Indiana from NewsChannel15. Fort Wayne’s #1 rated television and internet news source.

WANE-TV, virtual channel 15 (UHF digital channel 32), is a CBS-affiliated television station licensed to Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. The station is owned by Nexstar Media Group.-Wikipedia

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