Q13 Fox Latest School Closings and Delays

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When winter weather or emergencies strike Western Washington, FOX 13 Seattle (formerly Q13 Fox) is a primary resource for real-time information on school delays, closures, and transportation changes.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Access the FOX 13 Closing List

The FOX 13 system is automated, meaning updates appear as soon as a school district’s superintendent enters them into the regional FlashAlert system.

Online Dashboard: The most comprehensive way to check is the FOX 13 School Closures and Delays page. The list is alphabetized and searchable.
The “Good Day Seattle” Ticker: During the morning broadcast (4:00 AM – 10:00 AM), look for the scrolling ticker at the bottom of your screen.
Mobile Alerts: You can download the FOX 13 Seattle News App and enable weather notifications to receive breaking news on major district-wide closures (e.g., Seattle Public Schools or Tacoma Public Schools).

Understanding Common Delay Terms

When a delay is announced, it typically follows a standard set of rules used across the Puget Sound region:

Status	Impact on Students
2-Hour Delay	School starts 2 hours after the normal time. No breakfast is served in most districts.
Snow Routes	Buses will not travel on steep hills or unplowed side streets. Students must meet buses at designated “snow stops.”
Closed / No School	All classes and after-school activities are canceled. This day is usually made up at the end of the year in June.

Why Decisions Vary by District

In Western Washington, weather can be highly localized. A “convergence zone” might dump four inches of snow in Everett while Seattle sees only rain.

Superintendents and transportation directors typically begin driving local roads as early as 3:30 AM. They evaluate:

Driver Safety: Can bus drivers safely reach the bus barn?
Temperature: Is the moisture on the road turning to “black ice”?
Forecast: Is the “Good Day Seattle” weather team forecasting more accumulation during the morning commute?

KCPQ, virtual and VHF digital channel 13, is a Fox owned-and-operated television station serving Seattle, Washington, United States. The station is owned by the Fox Television Stations.-Wikipedia

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