closings and delays
Definition
Announcements listing temporary closures of schools, businesses, churches, or government offices, along with delays in their opening times, typically due to severe weather or emergencies.
A dedicated section on local news websites, TV broadcasts, or apps that provides real-time updates on affected institutions during inclement weather events.
Examples
The kids treated the closings and delays list like a lottery ticket, cheering every time their school popped up.
My boss emailed amid the storm to confirm no closings and delays for the office – talk about dedication to drudgery.
Grandpa scoffed at the closings and delays warnings, declaring snow 'just God's dandruff' before heading out anyway.
Refreshing the closings and delays page became my morning cardio during the blizzard.