Campus encouraged to plan ahead for winter storm
Updated: 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22
Despite a winter storm, UW–Madison will be open for normal business Friday.
According to the National Weather Service, a winter storm is expected to bring snow, falling temperatures and increasing winds beginning Wednesday night into the weekend. Campus officials continue to monitor the situation.
In the event that employees cannot safely travel to campus, they are expected to notify supervisors and use paid time off for any absences. For more information, please review the campus Inclement Weather Guidelines or contact your supervisor or HR rep.
Any updates to campus operations will be shared online, via email and via social media.
If a University Housing resident experiences travel delays due to weather, Housing can accommodate students past its planned noon Friday, Dec. 23 closing time. Students are asked to email reslife@housing.wisc.edu to confirm arrangements.
To stay informed of travel related winter delays, cancellations, and other inclement weather information you can:
- Review local weather forecasts
- Check the Madison Metro website.
- Subscribe to Metro’s winter email and text alert notification list.
- View Wisconsin road conditions via 511 Wisconsin.
- For additional information on managing winter weather impacts to travel, visit the UW Transportation Services website.