How do you know what schools in Washington are closed on a certain day?

There's no single, centralized source for all school closures in Washington state. The information is scattered across individual school district websites. To find out if a specific school is closed on a certain day, you need to:

1. Identify the school district: Know the name of the school district the school belongs to.

2. Visit the school district's website: Most school districts have websites with a prominent section for announcements, news, or calendars. Look for sections labeled "News," "Announcements," "Closures," "Calendar," or similar. Many will have a specific page dedicated to weather-related closures or other school cancellations.

3. Check local news: Local news websites and television stations often report school closures during inclement weather or emergencies. Search for "[city/county name] school closures."

4. Use a weather alert app: Some weather apps (like The Weather Channel app) include school closure information, but coverage varies by region and isn't always comprehensive.

There's no statewide database that consolidates this information. You must go directly to the relevant school district's website or rely on local news for accurate information.