WYMT Latest School Closings and Delays

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For families across Eastern Kentucky, keeping an eye on WYMT-TV is a winter tradition. When the Appalachian terrain gets hit with snow, ice, or flooding, school schedules can change in an instant.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Stay Updated via WYMT

WYMT provides several tools to ensure you aren’t left waiting at the bus stop in the rain or snow.

1. The Online Snowcap List

The most reliable way to check is the WYMT School Closings and Delays page. The list is organized alphabetically by county and district. If a school isn’t listed, it is generally assumed to be on time.

2. The WYMT News App

By downloading the official app, you can set up push notifications. This is often the fastest way to get word of a “Snow Day” before the news ticker even hits the screen.

3. Social Media Updates

The WYMT weather team—including the Mountain Weather Center meteorologists—frequently posts real-time road conditions and school updates on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).

Common Status Definitions

In Eastern Kentucky, “Closed” isn’t the only option. Here is what to look for:

NTI Day: Students stay home but complete lessons via Chromebooks or packets. This counts as a school day and doesn’t have to be “made up” in the summer.
1-Hour or 2-Hour Delay: School starts later to allow the sun to melt morning frost or to give road crews time to clear primary routes.
Plan B (Bus Routes): Some districts will have school but operate on “limited bus routes,” meaning buses will not travel on certain backroads or steep hills.

Helpful Tips for Parents

Check the “Last Updated” Time: Ensure the list you are viewing reflects today’s date and hasn’t cached from a previous storm.
Keep Devices Charged: If an NTI day is called, make sure student devices are ready for remote learning.
Watch the “Mountain News”: The morning broadcast (starting at 5:00 AM) provides the most context on why schools are closing, including live looks at regional cameras.

Get the latest school closings, cancellations, and delays. View school closures for Kentucky from WYMT. Eastern and Southern Kentucky’s source for news.

WYMT-TV, virtual channel 57, is a CBS-affiliated television station licensed to Hazard, Kentucky, United States and serving the Eastern Kentucky Coalfield region. The station is owned by Gray Television.-Wikipedia