Winter Storm Update for Tonight and Tomorrow

The Emergency Management Operations Team (EMOT) continues to monitor conditions on campus and in the wider New York City area in anticipation of the impending winter storm. The National Weather Service forecast remains consistent with the Winter Storm Watch issued for New York City and its surrounding areas beginning tonight through tomorrow evening.  Difficult travel conditions are anticipated during the morning commute tomorrow.  Total snow accumulations are predicted to be 3 to 6 inches, with higher amounts possible in some areas.

By
EMOT
January 03, 2018

With difficult travel conditions anticipated during the morning commute tomorrow, we encourage everyone to stay safe exercising caution and allowing extra travel time.  Employees concerned about their commute should connect with their supervisor or department administrator.

Looking ahead to tomorrow, at the Morningside campus we anticipate that the Earl Hall gate, 120th Street gate, Chapel gate, and exterior staircase at the Northwest Corner Building will be closed for snow removal.  All other gates and regular building entrances should remain available to access campus.  We anticipate all shuttle buses will be operating with delays due to road conditions.  Please check the Transportation website tomorrow morning for impacts to the Intercampus, Lamont, and Fort Lee shuttles.

Campus Operations continues to be available to assist with campus and building services. Please immediately report any unsafe conditions, such as icy areas, building floods, or falling snow from nearby buildings.  At Morningside, contact the Facilities Services Center at 212-854-2222, 24 hours a day. At the Medical Center, contact Facilities Management at 212-305-HELP (4357), option 3, or after-hours call Public Safety at 212-305-8100.

We urge all members of the Columbia community to stay informed about conditions as the storm progresses.  We will update you on any other campus impacts or closures either via email or the Columbia Preparedness website, preparedness.columbia.edu.

Please stay safe and exercise caution when traveling.