WFSB Channel 3 Latest School Closings and Delays

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In Connecticut, winter weather can change in an instant, leaving parents and students scrambling to find out if school is in session. WFSB Channel 3 (Eyewitness News) is the state’s primary resource for “Early Warning” updates, providing a comprehensive system for school closings, delays, and early dismissals.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Access WFSB Closings

WFSB offers several high-speed methods to check your district’s status before you even head out the door:

  1. The Official Closings List: Visit WFSB.com/closings for a live, alphabetized database. This list is updated the moment a superintendent notifies the station.

  2. Early Warning Text Alerts: You can sign up for mobile alerts specifically for your school district.2 This is often the fastest way to get notified, as the text is pushed directly to your phone.

  3. The WFSB First Alert Weather App: Available on Google Play and the Apple App Store, the app features a dedicated closings section along with real-time “Futurecast” radar to see when the snow will start.

  4. On-Air Broadcasts: During Eyewitness News morning broadcasts, the “ticker” at the bottom of the screen continuously cycles through all active cancellations and delays.

Standard Delay Schedules

When a delay is called in Connecticut, most districts follow a standardized “Two-Hour” or “Three-Hour” delay format. Here is a typical breakdown for a 2-Hour Delay:

School Type Adjusted Start Time (Approximate)
High Schools 9:30 AM – 9:45 AM
Middle Schools 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Elementary Schools 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM
Morning Pre-K Usually Canceled

Note: Bus pickup times are also shifted by the same duration. If the bus usually arrives at 7:10 AM, a 2-hour delay means it will arrive at 9:10 AM.

The Decision Process

The WFSB weather team, led by meteorologists like Scot Haney, provides the data, but the final “call” is made by your local District Superintendent. They typically begin consulting with the Department of Public Works (DPW) and police at 4:00 AM. They look at:

  • Pavement Temperature: To determine if salt will be effective or if “black ice” is a risk.

  • Visibility: Whether heavy snow or freezing fog will make it difficult for bus drivers to see students at stops.

  • Building Safety: Checking for power outages or heating issues in the school buildings.


Get the latest school closings, cancellations, and delays. View school closures for Connecticut from WFSB Channel 3. Channel 3 Eyewitness News is Connecticut’s #1 source for breaking news and weather.

WFSB, virtual channel 3, is a CBS-affiliated television station licensed to Hartford, Connecticut, United States and serving the Hartford–New Haven television market.-Wikipedia



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