WQOW News 18 Latest School Closings and Delays

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As winter weather patterns shift through Western Wisconsin, staying informed about school schedules is a top priority for families in Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls, and the surrounding Chippewa Valley. WQOW News 18 serves as the region’s primary source for real-time school closings, delays, and early releases.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Access the WQOW 18 Closing List

WQOW provides several high-speed methods to check if your district is affected by inclement weather:

1. The Online “Closings & Delays” Dashboard

The most comprehensive resource is the WQOW School Closings Page. This live-updating list is organized alphabetically and includes:

  • K-12 Public and Private Schools

  • Area Technical Colleges (CVTC) and Universities (UW-Eau Claire)

  • Childcare Centers and Preschools

  • Churches and Community Organizations

2. The 18 StormTrack Weather App

For immediate alerts, the station recommends their mobile app. You can set up push notifications for specific school districts, allowing you to get the “ding” on your phone the moment a superintendent calls in the delay.

3. On-Air Morning Broadcasts

Starting at 4:30 AM on Daybreak, WQOW runs a continuous “crawler” at the bottom of the screen. This is often the fastest way to see a consolidated list of every rural route affected in the viewing area.

Understanding the “Cold Rule”

In Western Wisconsin, school isn’t just canceled for snow. Many districts, including the Eau Claire Area School District, follow specific National Weather Service thresholds for extreme cold:

  • The -30°F Threshold: If the Wind Chill Warning indicates temperatures will hit -30F or colder, many local schools will automatically move to a two-hour delay or a full closure to protect students waiting at bus stops.

Pro-Tips for Parents

  • The 5:45 AM Rule: Most superintendents in the Chippewa Valley aim to make their final decision by 5:45 AM to ensure buses don’t start their routes unnecessarily.

  • Check After-School Status: Even if school is open, WQOW will update the list by 1:00 PM if evening sports and extra-curricular activities are canceled.


Get the latest school closings, cancellations, and delays. View school closures for Wisconsin from WQOW News 18. Eau Claire’s own source for local news, weather and sports all in one place.

WQOW, virtual channel 18, is a dual ABC/CW+-affiliated television station licensed to Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States. The station is owned by Quincy Media.-Wikipedia



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