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Winter storm warning through March 25

March 23, 2020

Tori Tragis

A member of the Facilities Services grounds crew shovels stairs after a mid-November snowstorm in 2019. UAF photo by JR Ancheta.
A member of the Facilities Services grounds crew shovels stairs after a mid-November snowstorm in 2019. UAF photo by JR Ancheta.


Interior residents are in for a lot of snow this week. A winter weather advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 25. The advisory is for the middle Tanana Valley, including Fairbanks and surrounding areas.

Although many university employees are working from home, if you venture out on the roads, please be prepared for difficult driving conditions. Be sure to have plenty of warm clothing and emergency equipments such as flares and a small shovel in your vehicle, and plan ahead to give yourself plenty of time to reach your destination. Facilities Services will clear major roadways and walkways as quickly as possible. Please be patient as they work to keep our campus safe and accessible.

Official channels for widespread class cancelations or other weather-related instructions:


Employees who are working on-site should use their own judgment about whether they need to change their work hours to travel safely between work and home. Employees have the option of taking appropriate leave or working an alternate schedule approved by their supervisors. Supervisors are encouraged to be flexible with employee schedules as needed. Contact Human Resources with questions about leave at 474-7700.

If your cell phone is listed in UAOnline, you are automatically enrolled to receive text messages from Rave Mobile Safety. UA students and employees who don’t have text-capable phones will still get messages via email and voice message at the email addresses or phone numbers listed in UAOnline.

Current students and employees can check their contact settings via UAF on Alert. People not directly affiliated with the university but who would like to receive weather and emergency notifications (e.g., parents of students) can also sign up there. The page includes additional information about how the university communicates during emergencies and is a good site to bookmark for updates.