WTHR-TV Latest School Closings and Delays

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As a major winter system moves through Central Indiana, WTHR-TV (13News) remains the go-to source for the latest school closings and delays. With “weather whiplash” taking temperatures from the 50s down to the 20s, many school districts are currently evaluating road safety for the morning commute.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Access the WTHR Closing List

WTHR uses the School Closings Attendant™, an automated system that updates the moment a superintendent or business owner submits a status change. You can stay informed through the following:

Online Live List: The most comprehensive way to check is the WTHR Closings & Delays Dashboard. It features a searchable database categorized by Schools, Businesses, and Churches.
The 13News Mobile App: You can text APP to (317) 655-5740 to get a direct download link. Use the app to set personalized weather alerts for your specific county.
On-Air Ticker: During 13News Sunrise (starting at 4:00 AM), the “crawling” ticker at the bottom of your screen will cycle through all active delays in alphabetical order by county.

Common Delay Types in Indiana

Districts in Indiana utilize a few specific formats for weather-related changes:

Status	Details
2-Hour Delay	School starts two hours late. Buses run two hours behind schedule. Breakfast is usually not served.
e-Learning Day	The physical building is closed, but students are expected to log in and complete assignments remotely. This counts as a full school day.
Closed	No school and no remote learning. These days must typically be made up at the end of the school year.

Why Decisions are Made

Superintendents typically aim to make a final call by 6:00 AM. According to WTHR meteorologists and local school boards, three main factors drive these decisions:

Wind Chill: If temperatures are predicted to be -10°F or lower at 7:00 AM, a delay is likely to prevent students from waiting at bus stops in dangerous cold.
Road Traction: Even if main highways are clear, rural county roads often remain icy longer, making them unsafe for heavy school buses.
Refreeze: “Weather whiplash” events (like the one today) are particularly dangerous because standing water from yesterday’s 50-degree weather can instantly turn into “black ice” as temps drop into the 20s.

Get the latest school closings, cancellations, and delays. View school closures for Indiana from WTHR-TV. WTHR.com is the news leader for Indianapolis and Central Indiana. Get the latest news and breaking news from the Eyewitness News team.

WTHR, virtual and VHF digital channel 13, is an NBC-affiliated television station licensed to Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Owned by Tegna Inc.-Wikipedia