WLFI News 18 Latest School Closings and Delays

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When winter weather or emergencies strike Greater Lafayette and North Central Indiana, WLFI News 18 serves as the definitive source for school closings, delays, and e-learning announcements. Staying informed is critical for the safety of students and the planning of local families.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Access the WLFI Closing List

WLFI provides several high-speed methods to check if your district is affected. Information is typically updated starting as early as 4:30 AM.

WLFI.com Closing Dashboard: The Official Closings Page features a live, searchable database of schools, daycares, and businesses.
News 18 Weather App: You can download the app on iOS or Android and set up push notifications for your specific county to get instant alerts.
On-Air Ticker: During News 18 This Morning, look for the scrolling crawl at the bottom of the screen for an alphabetized list of active delays and closures.
Social Media: Follow WLFI on X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook for immediate “Breaking” alerts regarding major district-wide closures.

Understanding Different Schedule Changes

Districts in Indiana often use various strategies to manage inclement weather. It is important to know what each status means for your student:

Status	Details
2-Hour Delay	School starts 120 minutes later than usual. Busing is also delayed by 2 hours. No “Early Bird” classes or breakfast programs.
Closed (E-Learning)	The physical building is closed, but students are expected to log in to their school’s portal (like Canvas or Google Classroom) to complete assignments.
Closed (Makeup Day)	The school day is canceled entirely and will be made up on a pre-scheduled “snow day” later in the academic calendar.

Why Decisions are Made

Superintendents across Tippecanoe and surrounding counties make the final call after consulting with the News 18 Weather Team and local law enforcement. Factors include:

Air Temperature: Wind chill values below -20°F often trigger delays to protect students at bus stops.
Visibility: Heavy lake-effect snow or blowing snow can make bus travel unsafe.
Precipitation Type: Freezing rain is the most common cause for “Closing” rather than “Delaying,” as ice makes hills and turns impassable for heavy buses.

Get the latest school closings, cancellations, and delays. View school closures for Indiana from WLFI News 18. WLFI News 18 is your leading provider of local news, weather information, sports, community events and breaking news in the West Lafayette and Purdue University communities.

WLFI-TV, virtual channel 18 (VHF digital channel 11), is a CBS-affiliated television station licensed to Lafayette, Indiana, United States. The station is owned by Allen Media Broadcasting.-Wikipedia