Cold weather forecast
January 23, 2020
Another cold snap is forecast for the Interior in the coming days. Temperatures are expected to range from 20 below to 40 below, depending on your location, so bundle up, plan ahead and think spring!
Be sure to have plenty of warm clothing and emergency equipment such as flares and a small shovel in your vehicle, and give yourself plenty of time to reach your destination.
Official channels for widespread class cancelations or other weather-related instructions:
- Online at UAF on Alert
- UAF hotline at 474-7UAF (7823)
- @UAFairbanks on Facebook and Twitter
Employees 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.
Faculty who can’t make it to class should alert their students and coordinate with them on alternative options. Likewise, students should notify their professors if they cannot attend.
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.