WISCTV News 3 Latest School Closings and Delays

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When winter weather strikes Southern Wisconsin, staying informed about school schedules is vital for families. WISC-TV (News 3 Now) and its digital counterpart, Channel3000.com, are the primary sources for school closings and delays across the Madison area and surrounding counties.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Access the Latest List

News 3 Now provides multiple ways to track your specific district:

  1. Channel3000.com: The most comprehensive resource is the Channel 3000 Closings & Delays page. This list is updated in real-time as superintendents submit their reports.

  2. The News 3 Now App: You can set up personalized push notifications for specific school districts.

  3. On-Air Broadcasts: During News 3 Now This Morning (starting at 4:30 AM), a crawl at the bottom of the screen lists active delays and closures alphabetically by county.

  4. Text Alerts: Many local districts, such as the Baraboo School District, use the News 3 Now automated system to send direct text alerts to subscribed parents.

Key Terminology for Wisconsin Winters

When viewing the News 3 Now closing ticker, you may see the following terms:

Term Action Required
2-Hour Delay School starts two hours later; buses run two hours late. No morning 4K or early childhood classes.
Closed – Virtual Learning The physical building is closed, but students are expected to log in for “synchronous” or “asynchronous” remote lessons.
Early Release School will end early (usually between 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM) to get buses off the road before peak storm intensity.

How Decisions Are Made

The decision to close school is rarely easy. Superintendents in the Madison area typically begin “road checks” as early as 3:30 AM, driving bus routes to test traction. They consult with the News 3 Now First Warn Weather team to determine if conditions will improve or worsen by the time the final bell rings.

Note: If you do not see your school listed on Channel 3000, it generally means they are operating on a normal schedule.


Get the latest school closings, cancellations, and delays. View school closures for Wisconsin from WISCTV News 3. Channel3000.com is your source for News, Weather, Sports and Entertainment headlines for Madison and Southern Wisconsin.

WISC-TV, virtual channel 3 (VHF digital channel 11), is a CBS-affiliated television station licensed to Madison, Wisconsin, United States. It is the flagship station of Madison-based Morgan Murphy Media.-Wikipedia



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