Valley News Live Latest School Closings and Delays

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When an arctic blast hits the Red River Valley, staying informed on the latest school closings and delays is a matter of safety. Valley News Live (VNL) is the go-to source for residents in North Dakota and Northwest Minnesota, providing immediate updates when winter weather makes travel life-threatening.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Get Real-Time Updates from VNL

Valley News Live utilizes a multi-platform system to ensure the “Latest School Closings” list is accessible even if your power goes out.

The VNL News & Weather Apps: This is the fastest way to get alerts. You can customize notifications for your specific county (e.g., Cass, Clay, or Grand Forks).
The On-Air “Crawl”: During The Valley Today (starting at 4:30 AM), watch the ticker at the bottom of your screen for a rotating list of every business and school affected.
VNL First Alert Weather Website: The official closings page provides a searchable database that allows you to filter by “School,” “Business,” or “Church.“

Understanding the “VNL First Alert”

When the VNL meteorologists issue a First Alert, it signifies that weather conditions will likely lead to widespread disruptions.

Why Schools Delay vs. Close

Extreme Cold: In the Red River Valley, schools often stay open during snow but will close if the wind chill hits a certain threshold (usually $−35$ or colder) because diesel bus engines may fail to start and frostbite can occur in minutes.
Visibility: If a Blizzard Warning is in effect, “Zero Visibility” will trigger an immediate closure regardless of the temperature.
Blowing Snow: Even after the snow stops, the flat geography of the valley allows wind to drift snow back over cleared roads, often leading to “no travel advised” alerts from the NDDOT.

Parent Tip: Many districts now use “e-learning days” instead of full “snow days.” Ensure your student’s device is charged the night before a predicted First Alert weather event.

Get the latest school closings, cancellations, and delays. View school closures for North Dakota from Valley News Live. Your local news station for the Red River Valley.

KVLY-TV, virtual channel 11, is an NBC-affiliated television station licensed to Fargo, North Dakota, United States, serving eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota. Owned by Gray Television.-Wikipedia