Winter storm warning
April 22, 2019
A winter storm warning has been issued for much of the Interior through early Wednesday morning. Heavy snowfall is expected. Travel may be difficult, so be sure to give yourself plenty of time to reach your destination if you travel on the roadways.
Facilities Services crews will remove the snow as quickly as possible, with priority attention given to sidewalks, ramps and heavily trafficked roads.
In case of inclement weather, UAF posts campuswide alerts at http://uafalert.alaska.edu,
When there are extreme weather conditions, 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 are unable to 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 uafalert.alaska.edu. 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.
A new policy (04.06.141) is the weather closure policy for areas outside of the Fairbanks campus. The weather has been more than unpredictable over the last several years, leaving many guessing as to what they should do or when they should proceed to campus or their work location. This policy is intended to provide clear guidance to all faculty, staff and students.