WNEP-TV Latest School Closings and Delays

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As winter weather moves through Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania, WNEP-TV (ABC 16) serves as the primary resource for families seeking the latest school closings, delays, and Flexible Instruction Day (FID) announcements.

Here is a guide on how to stay informed and what to look for during a weather event.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Access the WNEP School Closing List

WNEP provides several digital and broadcast tools to ensure you get the information as soon as it is reported by school administrators.

The WNEP Website: The most comprehensive resource is the WNEP Closings & Delays page. This page features a searchable list of school districts, private schools, and daycare centers across the region.
The WNEP App: For mobile users, the free WNEP app (available on iOS and Android) allows you to sign up for Push Notifications. By enabling “School Closings” in the app settings, you can receive alerts directly to your phone the moment a change is announced.
On-Air Ticker: During morning news broadcasts and major weather events, a scrolling ticker at the bottom of the screen provides a rotating list of every active closing and delay.
WNEP+: If you use a streaming device (Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV), the WNEP+ app often features live coverage and weather updates during winter storms.

Understanding the Terms

In Pennsylvania, schools use specific terminology to describe how they are handling inclement weather.

Term	What It Means
Closed	No school for students. Most extracurricular activities and evening events are also canceled.
2-Hour Delay	School and bus schedules are pushed back by exactly two hours. This is the most common delay used to allow road crews time to salt and plow.
FID (Flexible Instruction Day)	Instead of a “snow day” to be made up later, students learn from home via digital assignments or pre-planned packets.
Early Dismissal	Students are sent home several hours early to avoid travel during an incoming storm.

Why the Decision is Made

School superintendents across the WNEP viewing area—from Scranton and Wilkes-Barre to Williamsport and Pottsville—typically begin monitoring weather as early as 3:30 AM. They work closely with the Stormtracker 16 Weather Team to determine:

Road Passability: Can buses safely navigate backroads and steep hills?
Temperature Safety: Is it safe for students to stand at bus stops in extreme wind chill?
Campus Readiness: Are the school parking lots and sidewalks cleared of ice and snow?

Pro-Tip: Avoid Calling the Station

WNEP receives hundreds of updates during a major storm. To keep lines open for emergency reporting, the station asks viewers not to call the newsroom to ask about specific schools. Instead, use the automated website or app, which are updated in real-time as soon as the information is submitted by school officials.

Get the latest school closings, cancellations, and delays. View school closures for Pennsylvania from WNEP-TV. Eyewitness News, local news weather and sports for the 17 counties of Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania.

WNEP-TV, virtual channel 16, is an ABC-affiliated television station licensed to Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States. The station is owned by Tegna Inc.-Wikipedia

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