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Kanawha County Schools is the largest county system in West Virginia, serving the state capital and surrounding communities. WSAZ NewsChannel 3 and WOWK 13 News are the leading local TV sources. Ice storms and flooding are the most common closure causes.
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Cabell County Schools serves the Huntington metro, bordering Kentucky and Ohio. WSAZ NewsChannel 3 is the primary TV source. Spring flooding along the Ohio River and ice on rural county roads are the main closure drivers.
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Monongalia County Schools serves Morgantown, home of West Virginia University, at higher elevation in the Allegheny foothills. WBOY 12 News covers closings across North Central WV. Lake-effect snow bands from Lake Erie and mountain route conditions are the primary closure factors.
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Wood County Schools serves the Parkersburg metro along the Ohio River. WSAZ NewsChannel 3 and WOWK 13 News cover this region. River flooding, ice, and rural hollow roads drive most closures.
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Ohio County Schools serves Wheeling in the Northern Panhandle. WTRF 7News is the primary local TV source. This region lies in the Lake Erie lake-effect snow belt and can receive significantly more snow than the rest of West Virginia — closings often align with Ohio and Pennsylvania border counties.
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Berkeley County Schools serves the fast-growing Martinsburg metro near the Virginia and Maryland borders. WSAZ NewsChannel 3 covers the region. Nor'easters and ice storms tracking up the Shenandoah Valley are the main closure triggers.
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Raleigh County Schools serves the Beckley area in southern West Virginia's coalfield region. WSAZ NewsChannel 3 and WOWK 13 News cover this area. Steep hollow roads, flash flooding, and heavy mountain snow are the primary closure causes.
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Check the live county status table above for real-time closures. Most West Virginia county superintendents aim to announce by 5:30 AM. For major winter storms, decisions often come as early as 10 PM the night before — especially in mountain counties.
Sign up for alerts on this page, enroll in your county's School Messenger or ParentSquare system, and follow WSAZ NewsChannel 3, WOWK 13 News, WTRF 7News, or WBOY 12 News on their apps and social channels for the fastest notifications.
Most West Virginia county superintendents aim to decide by 5:00–5:30 AM. Mountain counties like Pocahontas, Webster, and Randolph often decide by 10–11 PM the night before due to remote road conditions and early bus start times.
Yes. West Virginia law authorizes county boards to use Flexible Instruction Days (FIDs) in place of traditional snow days. On a FID day, students complete teacher-assigned work from home and the day counts toward the state's 180-day instructional requirement — meaning no makeup day at the end of the year. Not all counties have adopted FIDs — check your county board's website to confirm.
West Virginia sits entirely within the Appalachian Mountains, giving it more rugged terrain than any other state in the eastern US. Many school bus routes run on steep, narrow mountain roads and hollow roads that become impassable with even a few inches of snow or a thin coat of ice. The state also has one of the highest percentages of rural students relying on bus transportation in the country.
Yes. West Virginia has 55 counties and each operates its own county school system — there are no independent city districts. This means 55 separate closure decisions are made each storm day, and conditions can vary dramatically from one county to the next across mountain ridges.
West Virginia requires 180 instructional days. Counties typically build a set number of makeup days into the calendar. If snow days exceed that buffer, the school year is extended. Counties that adopt Flexible Instruction Days can avoid makeup days by having students learn remotely on closure days.
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School Closed
All in-person classes cancelled. May be designated as a Flexible Instruction Day — students complete assignments from home instead of making up the day later.
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1- or 2-hour late start. Bus pickups shift accordingly. Breakfast is typically not served on delay days.
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Early Dismissal
Students released early, usually when severe weather is forecast to peak during afternoon bus routes on mountain roads.
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Schools operating on regular schedule. Monitor for updates if weather conditions change during the day.
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Mountain Road Conditions
West Virginia's steep hollow roads, one-lane bridges, and mountain grades become impassable with minimal snow or ice — often the deciding factor for closures statewide.
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Snow & Ice Accumulation
Higher elevations in the Allegheny Highlands and Snowshoe region regularly receive 100+ inches of snow per year. Even modest accumulations at altitude can close dozens of counties simultaneously.
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Dense Fog & Freezing Fog
Appalachian valley fog frequently reduces visibility on mountain roads to near zero, making morning bus runs dangerous even when no precipitation has fallen.
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Flooding & High Water
West Virginia's narrow river valleys and creek hollows are prone to flash flooding after heavy rain, blocking school bus routes and isolating communities — especially in southern coalfield counties.

Check the latest West Virginia school closings, delays, and cancellations today. This page monitors real-time announcements from all 55 county school systems across West Virginia — including Charleston, Huntington, Morgantown, Parkersburg, and Wheeling — typically issued by 5:30 AM on weather days.

West Virginia is the only state located entirely within the Appalachian Mountains, making it one of the most snow-prone states in the eastern US for school closures. Steep hollow roads, narrow mountain routes, and one-lane bridges can become impassable with as little as one inch of ice or two inches of snow. Superintendents coordinate with the West Virginia Division of Highways, the National Weather Service offices in Charleston and Pittsburgh, and county Emergency Management offices before releasing decisions. Mountain counties like Pocahontas, Webster, and Randolph often announce the night before due to extremely remote bus routes that begin before dawn.

West Virginia authorizes county boards to designate Flexible Instruction Days (FIDs) as an alternative to traditional snow days. On a FID day, students complete teacher-assigned work from home and the day counts toward the state's 180-day instructional requirement — meaning no makeup day at the end of the year. Adoption of FIDs varies by county, so check your county board's website and your child's school portal to see whether a closure day is a full day off or a remote learning day.

Find West Virginia School Closings by ZIP Code

Use your ZIP code below to identify your county school system, then check its closing status above. Source: NCES Common Core of Data.

Metro West & Kanawha Valley

Kanawha County Schools
Charleston, St. Albans, Dunbar, South Charleston, Nitro, Sissonville, Belle, Cedar Grove, Clendenin, Glasgow, Chelyan, Institute, Marmet
25301 · 25302 · 25303 · 25304 · 25305 · 25306 · 25309 · 25311 · 25312 · 25313 · 25314 · 25315 · 25317 · 25320 · 25526 · 25177 · 25064 · 25059 · 25234 · 25035 · 25071 · 25107 · 25124 · 25168 · 25252 · 25266 · 25271

Cabell County Schools
Huntington, Barboursville, Milton, Ona, Lavalette, Culloden, Glenwood, Salt Rock, Kenova
25701 · 25702 · 25703 · 25704 · 25705 · 25755 · 25801 (partial) · 25504 · 25545 · 25570 · 25571 · 25530 · 25537 · 25508 · 25514 · 25559

North Central West Virginia

Monongalia County Schools
Morgantown, Westover, Star City, Granville, Blacksville, Dellslow, Core, Wadestown, Pursglove
26501 · 26502 · 26503 · 26504 · 26505 · 26506 · 26507 · 26508 · 26521 · 26524 · 26534 · 26541 · 26542 · 26543 · 26544 · 26547

Randolph County Schools
Elkins, Belington (partial), Beverly, Dailey, Monterville, Mill Creek, Huttonsville, Helvetia, Valley Bend, Kerens
26241 · 26250 · 26253 · 26257 · 26260 · 26261 · 26264 · 26266 · 26267 · 26268 · 26270 · 26271 · 26273 · 26276 · 26278 · 26280 · 26282 · 26285 · 26287 · 26288 · 26289 · 26291 · 26292 · 26294 · 26296

Mid-Ohio Valley

Wood County Schools
Parkersburg, Vienna, Williamstown, Mineral Wells, Waverly, Davisville, Petroleum, Walker, Lubeck
26101 · 26102 · 26103 · 26104 · 26105 · 26106 · 26143 · 26148 · 26150 · 26155 · 26159 · 26160 · 26161 · 26164 · 26167 · 26169 · 26178 · 26180 · 26181 · 26184 · 26187

Northern Panhandle & Ohio Valley

Ohio County Schools
Wheeling, Triadelphia, Elm Grove, Clearview, Warwood, Woodsdale, Valley Grove
26003 · 26030 · 26031 · 26032 · 26033 · 26034 · 26035 · 26036 · 26037 · 26038 · 26039 · 26040 · 26041 · 26047 · 26050 · 26055 · 26058 · 26059 · 26060 · 26062 · 26070 · 26074 · 26075

Eastern Panhandle

Berkeley County Schools
Martinsburg, Hedgesville, Inwood, Falling Waters, Bunker Hill, Gerrardstown, Darkesville, Opequon
25401 · 25402 · 25403 · 25404 · 25405 · 25411 · 25419 · 25420 · 25421 · 25422 · 25425 · 25427 · 25428 · 25430 · 25438 · 25440 · 25446

Southern Coalfields & Allegheny Highlands

Raleigh County Schools
Beckley, Beaver, Sophia, Oak Hill (partial), Shady Spring, Stanaford, Daniels, Cool Ridge, Ghent, Bolt, Mabscott, Coal City, Slab Fork
25801 · 25802 · 25810 · 25813 · 25818 · 25820 · 25823 · 25825 · 25826 · 25827 · 25831 · 25832 · 25836 · 25837 · 25839 · 25840 · 25841 · 25843 · 25844 · 25845 · 25847 · 25848 · 25849 · 25851 · 25854 · 25855 · 25857 · 25862 · 25864 · 25865 · 25868 · 25871 · 25873 · 25875 · 25876 · 25878 · 25880 · 25882 · 25888

⚠️ ZIP Code Overlap Notice
25801 (Beckley area) — spans both Kanawha County Schools (partial northern fringe) and Raleigh County Schools. If you live near the Kanawha–Raleigh county line, confirm your district at wvde.us.
Cabell / Wayne boundary ZIPs (25504, 25508, 25514, 25559) — some rural routes along the Mud River corridor may cross into Wayne County Schools. Check with your county board if unsure.
Monongalia / Marion boundary — ZIPs 26541–26544 (Fairmont fringe) occasionally list dual-county addresses. If you are in Marion County, your district is Marion County Schools, not Monongalia.

🗺️ Frequently Searched Bordering-State Districts
Residents in WV border communities often search for these neighboring districts on storm days:
Virginia: Frederick County Public Schools (Winchester area) · Shenandoah County Schools · Highland County Schools
Kentucky: Boyd County Schools (Ashland) · Lawrence County Schools · Pike County Schools
Ohio: Washington County Local SD (Marietta) · Lawrence County ESC (Ironton) · Belmont County schools (St. Clairsville)
Pennsylvania: Greene County SD · Washington County SD · Fayette County SD
Maryland: Allegany County Public Schools (Cumberland) · Garrett County Public Schools (Oakland)

All West Virginia School District ZIP Codes
25035 · 25059 · 25064 · 25071 · 25107 · 25124 · 25168 · 25177 · 25234 · 25252 · 25266 · 25271 · 25301 · 25302 · 25303 · 25304 · 25305 · 25306 · 25309 · 25311 · 25312 · 25313 · 25314 · 25315 · 25317 · 25320 · 25526 · 25401 · 25402 · 25403 · 25404 · 25405 · 25411 · 25419 · 25420 · 25421 · 25422 · 25425 · 25427 · 25428 · 25430 · 25438 · 25440 · 25446 · 25504 · 25508 · 25514 · 25530 · 25537 · 25545 · 25559 · 25570 · 25571 · 25701 · 25702 · 25703 · 25704 · 25705 · 25755 · 25801 · 25802 · 25810 · 25813 · 25818 · 25820 · 25823 · 25825 · 25826 · 25827 · 25831 · 25832 · 25836 · 25837 · 25839 · 25840 · 25841 · 25843 · 25844 · 25845 · 25847 · 25848 · 25849 · 25851 · 25854 · 25855 · 25857 · 25862 · 25864 · 25865 · 25868 · 25871 · 25873 · 25875 · 25876 · 25878 · 25880 · 25882 · 25888 · 26003 · 26030 · 26031 · 26032 · 26033 · 26034 · 26035 · 26036 · 26037 · 26038 · 26039 · 26040 · 26041 · 26047 · 26050 · 26055 · 26058 · 26059 · 26060 · 26062 · 26070 · 26074 · 26075 · 26101 · 26102 · 26103 · 26104 · 26105 · 26106 · 26143 · 26148 · 26150 · 26155 · 26159 · 26160 · 26161 · 26164 · 26167 · 26169 · 26178 · 26180 · 26181 · 26184 · 26187 · 26241 · 26250 · 26253 · 26257 · 26260 · 26261 · 26264 · 26266 · 26267 · 26268 · 26270 · 26271 · 26273 · 26276 · 26278 · 26280 · 26282 · 26285 · 26287 · 26288 · 26289 · 26291 · 26292 · 26294 · 26296 · 26501 · 26502 · 26503 · 26504 · 26505 · 26506 · 26507 · 26508 · 26521 · 26524 · 26534 · 26541 · 26542 · 26543 · 26544 · 26547

ZIP data sourced from NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Boundaries reflect county school system service areas. West Virginia has 55 county school systems — no independent city districts exist. Last verified May 2025.

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