The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for New York City and its surrounding areas beginning early Sunday (2/7/21) morning through Sunday night.
Heavy snow is possible, with forecasts of 5 to 7 inches in the city and surrounding areas. Expect very difficult and slippery travel conditions. Use mass transit when at all possible, and exercise extreme caution when traveling during the storm. Be sure to check the Columbia Transportation website for changes or delays to University shuttles, and refer to the Columbia Preparedness website for other impacts to University operations.
Essential personnel are expected to report to work, consistent with University Policy. Please stay safe, exercise caution and allow extra travel time. If you have a question about your “essential status,” please check with your supervisor.
Please note the following campus updates:
For assistance with campus and building services, contact Facilities at 212-854-2222 at Morningside/Manhattanville, and 212-305-HELP (4357) option 3, at the Medical Center. For students living in the Morningside residence halls, the Hartley Hospitality Desk can be reached 24/7 at 212-854-2779. For any other emergency, please contact Public Safety at 212-854-5555 (Morningside), 212-853-3333 (Manhattanville), 212-305-7979 (CUIMC), or 911 if appropriate.
The Emergency Management Operations Team is monitoring the situation and will keep you updated by email and/or text as well as via the Columbia Preparedness site, the University homepage, and the Medical Center Operations site should new information become available that impacts you or our campus. We also recommend checking your school’s website for any weather-related changes.
For the latest information on weather and transit, please visit:
The Emergency Management Operations Team