WSBT Latest School Closings and Delays

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When winter weather or extreme cold impacts Michiana, WSBT 22 is the go-to source for families in Northern Indiana and Southwest Michigan to find the most accurate school status updates.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Stay Updated with WSBT 22

School officials typically make the final determination between 4:00 AM and 5:30 AM. To ensure you have the latest information, WSBT 22 provides several tools:

Live Closing List: The most comprehensive way to check is the WSBT Closings & Cancellations page.
The WSBT Weather App: You can set up push notifications for severe weather alerts and specific district announcements.
On-Air Broadcast: Tune in to WSBT 22 News in the Morning starting at 4:30 AM for the scrolling ticker at the bottom of the screen.
Sports Radio WSBT: For those on the road, listen to 96.1 FM or 960 AM for live audio updates on road conditions and cancellations.

Why the Decision is Made

Superintendents in the Michiana area often use the “Wind Chill Rule.” If wind chills reach $-19^{\circ}\text{F}$ to $-20^{\circ}\text{F}$ , many schools will delay or close because frostbite can occur on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Other factors include:

Diesel Fuel Gelling: Extreme cold can prevent school buses from starting.
Road Surveys: Scout teams begin driving backroads at 3:30 AM to check for black ice and drifting snow.
eLearning Readiness: Districts now often opt for eLearning rather than a “full” snow day to avoid adding makeup days to the end of the school year.

Note to Parents: Even if school is in session, if you feel road conditions in your specific neighborhood are unsafe, most districts (like La Porte Community Schools) allow you to keep your child home as an excused absence.

Get the latest school closings, cancellations, and delays. View school closures for Indiana from WSBT. WSBT CBS 22 provides news, sports, entertainment and public interest programs to the South Bend, Indiana area including Mishawaka, Notre Dame and more.