Winter weather advisory
November 13, 2019
A winter weather advisory is in effect from noon today, Nov. 13, through 6 a.m. Friday,
Nov. 15. The advisory is for the middle Tanana Valley, including Fairbanks and surrounding
areas. Snow and blowing snow is expected, with a possible accumulation of 3 to 5 inches.
Visibility may be reduced and travel conditions may be difficult.
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:
- 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.