Winter weather continues to impact the Utica and Mohawk Valley area, with multiple snow emergencies declared as the region deals with significant snowfall. WKTV has been tracking school closings and delays affecting students and families throughout Oneida, Herkimer, and Otsego counties. The latest updates show schools grappling with dangerous road conditions, frigid temperatures, and ongoing cleanup efforts from the major winter system that rolled through.
School closings and delays continue through January 28, with some districts announcing two-hour delayed openings while others have closed entirely. Utica's snow emergency remains in effect as crews work around the clock to clear streets and make roads passable for school buses. Parents and students are encouraged to check WKTV's official closings page regularly for the latest announcements from their specific school district.
WKTV broadcasts school closings during on-air weather segments and maintains a live, continuously updated closings list at wktv.com/weather/closings. Sign up for WKTV Text Alerts to get closure notifications pushed directly to your phone as soon as announcements are made. With conditions expected to remain challenging through the week, staying connected to real-time updates from WKTV is the best way to know what's happening with your local schools. Make sure to have a backup plan for childcare and transportation as the weather situation evolves.