WLOS Latest School Closings and Delays

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When unpredictable weather hits the mountains of Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina, WLOS News 13 is the primary resource for school closings, delays, and early dismissals.

Because the region’s topography ranges from valley floors to high-elevation peaks, school schedules often change rapidly. Here is how to stay ahead of the latest updates.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Access the WLOS Closing List

WLOS provides several ways to check if your child’s school is impacted. The list is typically updated in real-time as superintendents make official calls.

The WLOS Web Dashboard: Visit the official WLOS Closings page for a searchable database of schools, daycares, and government offices.
The WLOS News App: Available on iOS and Android, the app allows you to set Push Notifications for breaking news and weather alerts, which often include major district-wide closures.
On-Air Ticker: During News 13 This Morning (starting at 4:30 AM), a constant scroll at the bottom of the screen lists every active delay or closure alphabetically by county.

Common Schedule Adjustments in WNC

Given the steep terrain of the mountains, schools in this region often use specific labels to ensure bus safety:

Status	Impact on Students
2-Hour Delay	School starts 2 hours late. Buses run 2 hours later than normal. No breakfast is served in some districts.
Remote Learning Day	Buildings are closed due to weather, but students are expected to log in and complete assignments online.
Bus on Main Roads Only	School is open, but buses will not travel on steep or unpaved secondary roads. Parents must meet the bus at designated “main road” stops.
Closed (Canceled)	All classes and after-school activities are canceled.

Pro-Tip: Many WNC districts, like Buncombe County, also utilize their own dedicated mobile apps to send hyper-local alerts specific to your child’s individual school.

Why Decisions Vary by County

In Western North Carolina, one county might be perfectly clear while the neighboring county is covered in three inches of snow. Superintendents often “ride the roads” at 3:30 AM to test traction on bus routes. If secondary roads are shaded and prone to black ice, a delay is often called even if the sun is shining in town.

Get the latest school closings, cancellations, and delays. View school closures for North Carolina from WLOS. WLOS News 13 provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment

WLOS, virtual and VHF digital channel 13, is an ABC-affiliated television station licensed to Asheville, North Carolina, United States, serving Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina.-Wikipedia