WCVB-TV Latest School Closings and Delays

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When winter weather or emergencies strike New England, WCVB-TV Channel 5 is one of the most trusted sources for up-to-the-minute school closings and delays. Serving Greater Boston, New Hampshire, and Central Massachusetts, WCVB provides a comprehensive tracking system to help families plan their mornings.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Access WCVB’s School Closing List

WCVB offers several ways to stay informed so you don’t have to wait for the ticker to scroll past your town on TV.

The Official Closings Page: You can view the full, searchable list at wcvb.com/weather/closings. This list includes public schools, private academies, and many community colleges.
The WCVB App: For mobile users, the “WCVB 5 News” app provides real-time push notifications. You can often customize alerts for your specific school district.
On-Air Coverage: During “EyeOpener” newscasts (starting at 4:30 AM), the closing ticker runs continuously at the bottom of the screen.

Understanding the Terms

When viewing the WCVB list, you will encounter specific terms that dictate the school day:

Closed: All classes and school-sponsored events are canceled.
Delayed (1 or 2 Hours): School begins later than usual. Note that for many districts (like Shrewsbury or Auburn), a 2-hour delay often means morning preschool or “Extended Care” sessions are automatically canceled.
Early Dismissal: School will end earlier than scheduled, usually to ensure students get home before a storm intensifies.

The Decision-Making Process

Superintendents across the Commonwealth typically coordinate with WCVB meteorologists and local highway departments in the early morning hours. Decisions are generally finalized and reported to the station between 5:00 AM and 6:00 AM. Factors include:

Accumulation and Ice: The amount of snow or ice already on the ground.
Temperature: Whether extreme cold might prevent school buses from starting.
Visibility: Whether falling snow or fog makes driving conditions hazardous for bus drivers.

For those tracking the broader impacts of winter storms, WCVB also provides updates on power outages and MBTA service disruptions alongside their school reports.

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WCVB-TV, virtual channel 5, is an ABC-affiliated television station licensed to Boston, Massachusetts, United States. The station is owned by the Hearst Television subsidiary of Hearst Communications.-Wikipedia