WILX News 10 Latest School Closings and Delays

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When Mid-Michigan winters take a turn for the worse, families in Lansing, Jackson, and surrounding areas look to WILX News 10 for the most reliable information on school status. Whether it’s a “lake effect” snowstorm or a sheet of black ice, knowing where to find current closing information can make your morning much smoother.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Access the WILX Closing List

WILX News 10 provides several ways to track the “First Alert” weather impact on local schools:

1. The Online Closing Dashboard

The most comprehensive resource is the WILX Closings Page. This list is alphabetized and includes:

K-12 Public and Private Schools
Intermediate School Districts (ISDs)
Local Colleges (MSU, LCC, Jackson College)
Daycare Centers and Senior Centers

2. The WILX News 10 Mobile App

For parents on the go, the mobile app is the fastest way to get updates.

Custom Alerts: You can set up “Push Notifications” specifically for school closings.
First Alert Weather: Track the radar in real-time to see if snow is heading toward your specific district.

3. On-Air and Social Media

During News 10 Today (starting at 4:30 AM), the closing ticker runs continuously at the bottom of your screen. You can also follow the WILX Facebook and X (Twitter) accounts, where major district closures (like Lansing or East Lansing) are often posted as breaking news updates.

Common Closing Terminology

In Mid-Michigan, you will likely see three main types of announcements:

Announcement	Meaning for Students
Closed	No school. All extracurriculars and evening events are usually canceled unless otherwise noted.
2-Hour Delay	School and bus pickups start exactly two hours later than normal. No “Early Childhood” or AM Preschool.
Fog Delay	Common in rural Michigan; school is delayed to allow visibility to improve, but may still be canceled if conditions don’t clear.

Pro-Tip: Always have a backup plan for childcare. Mid-Michigan superintendents often make the “First Alert” call between 5:00 AM and 6:30 AM based on bus driver reports regarding road safety.

WILX-TV, virtual and VHF digital channel 10, is an NBC-affiliated television station licensed to Onondaga, Michigan, United States. The station is owned by Gray Television.-Wikipedia

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