WDBJ7 Latest School Closings and Delays

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When winter weather or emergencies strike Southwest and Central Virginia, staying informed about school schedules is a top priority for families. WDBJ7, Roanoke’s local news leader, provides a comprehensive system for tracking school closings, delays, and early dismissals across the region.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Stay Updated with WDBJ7

WDBJ7 offers several tools to ensure you aren’t caught off guard by a sudden schedule change:

The WDBJ7 Closings Page: The most direct way to see the full list of active delays and closures is by visiting the official WDBJ7 Closings & Delays dashboard. This list is alphabetized and updated the moment a school official notifies the station.
WDBJ7 Weather & Traffic App: For mobile users, the “First Alert” weather app provides push notifications for severe weather warnings and direct access to the closings list.
On-Air Ticker: During Mornin’, WDBJ7’s daily news broadcast, look for the “scroll” at the bottom of the screen. It cycles through schools, daycares, and businesses in alphabetical order.

Understanding the Terms

Superintendents in Virginia typically choose from a few standard options based on road assessments conducted by VDOT and local law enforcement:

Term	What it Means for You
2-Hour Delay	School starts two hours after the normal time. Bus stops are also adjusted by two hours. Breakfast may or may not be served depending on the district.
Closed (No Remote)	School is canceled for the day. This usually includes all after-school activities and sports.
Virtual Learning Day	The physical school building is closed, but students are expected to log in for “snow day” instruction via their school-issued devices.
Early Dismissal	Used when weather is expected to worsen during the day. Students are sent home several hours early to ensure buses can complete routes before dark.

How Decisions Are Made

The decision to close school is a complex process. Between 3:00 AM and 5:00 AM, transportation teams drive “spotter routes” to check for:

Black Ice: Particularly on shaded backroads and bridges.
Visibility: Fog or heavy snow that makes bus mirrors ineffective.
Temperature: Extreme wind chills that make waiting at bus stops dangerous for children.

WDBJ7 First Alert Weather often provides the “Weather Impact” days in advance, allowing parents to begin making childcare arrangements before the final call is even made.²

Get the latest school closings, cancellations, and delays. View school closures for Virginia from WDBJ7. Your Hometown Station for News, Sports, Weather and Entertainment in southwest and central Virginia.

WDBJ, virtual channel 7 (UHF digital channel 30), is a CBS-affiliated television station licensed to Roanoke, Virginia, United States. The station is owned by Gray Television.-Wikipedia

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