SIDNEY, Neb. — Winter weather continues to impact schools and services across the Nebraska Panhandle and northeastern Colorado, prompting multiple delays and closures for Wednesday.

The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Cold Warning, which remains in effect until 11 a.m. MST Thursday. Forecasters warn of wind chills as low as 35 degrees below zero, along with bands of moderate to heavy snowfall expected Tuesday evening, primarily along the Interstate 80 corridor. New snow accumulations of one to three inches are still possible, especially in northeast Colorado. 

Officials urge residents to take extreme caution while traveling, dress in warm layers, and limit time outdoors due to the life-threatening cold temperatures. The weather service warns bitterly cold temperatures will remain in place through Thursday. 

Superintendent Andrew Farber announced Sidney Public Schools will operate on a 10 a.m. late start for all PK-12 students. Buses will run on a delayed schedule, and all morning activities are canceled.

“The safety and well-being of our students, staff and families remain our top priority,” Farber said. “We appreciate your understanding and flexibility as we navigate this winter weather together.”

Sidney is one of many districts adjusting their schedules in response to the dangerous conditions. View the updated list here. 

School Announcements

  • Alliance Public Schools – 2-hour late start
  • Bayard Public Schools - Closed
  • Bridgeport Public Schools – 10 a.m. late start, no breakfast
  • Chadron Public Schools – 10 a.m. late start
  • Crawford Public Schools – 10 a.m. late start, no breakfast or morning preschool
  • Creek Valley Public Schools – Closed
  • Dundy County-Stratton Public Schools – Closed, D2-9 Girls Basketball Subdistrict Tournament postponed to Thursday and Friday
  • Fleming Schools (CO) – Remote learning day
  • Garden County Public Schools - 10 a.m.
  • Gering Public Schools – Closed
  • Gordon-Rushville Public Schools – 10 a.m. late start
  • Hay Springs Public Schools – 10 a.m. late start, no breakfast, buses running accordingly
  • Hemingford Public Schools – 10 a.m. late start, buses running emergency (snow) routes
  • Julesburg RE-1 (CO) – 2-hour late start
  • Kimball Public Schools - 2-hour late start
  • Laramie County School District #2 in Pine Bluffs, Wyo. - 2-hour late start
  • Leyton Public Schools – 2-hour late start, no breakfast, buses running accordingly
  • Minatare Public Schools – Closed, remote learning for grades 7-12
  • Mitchell Public Schools – Closed
  • Morrill Public Schools – 2-hour late start
  • Peetz Schools - 10 a.m. late start
  • Potter-Dix Public Schools – 10 a.m. late start, buses running accordingly, no breakfast
  • Scottsbluff Public Schools – 10 a.m. late start, no rural bus routes, no morning half-day preschool at Bear Cub Preschool
  • Sioux County Public Schools – 10 a.m. late start
  • UNMC College of Nursing in Scottsbluff - 10 a.m. late start
  • South Platte Public Schools - Closed
  • Valley RE-1 (Sterling, CO) – Closed
  • Wauneta-Palisade Public Schools – Closed
  • Western Nebraska Community College (Alliance, Scottsbluff, Sidney campuses) – 10 a.m. late start

Service and Event Announcements

  • Alliance Public Transit – Essential rides only through Thursday (medical/grocery trips only)
  • Bridgeport Senior Nutrition Site – Closed, no meals or dominos
  • CAPWN (Scottsbluff, Chadron Health & Dental Centers, Admin Office) – 10 a.m. late start
  • Care A Lot Childcare (Gering) – Closed
  • City of Gering – Snow emergency in effect from 5 p.m. Tuesday to 4 p.m. Wednesday
  • Cornerstone Fellowship Church (Bayard) – Food box distribution rescheduled to Feb. 27
  • Educational Service Unit 13 (Scottsbluff) – Student programs closed, offices open at 10 a.m.
  • Hay Springs Senior Center – Closed, no donuts
  • Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (Sidney) – JAM event canceled
  • Nebraska County Extension (Cheyenne County) – Chemigation Training postponed
  • Region 1 Behavioral Health Authority (Scottsbluff) – Closed
  • Scotts Bluff County Volunteer Center – Event canceled
  • Sidney E-Free AWANA – Event canceled
  • Western Nebraska Community College (Scottsbluff) – Board of Governors Meeting canceled