Current forecasts call for heavy mixed precipitation, with snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches in the city and 6-10 inches predicted north and west, along with icy and windy conditions. Roads and sidewalks will likely be slippery, so please exercise caution when traveling.
A note regarding Columbia Transportation shuttle service: While Saturday shuttle service to the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory is currently planned to run on its regular schedule, we will provide updates via the Transportation site should that change. Additionally, please be aware that all Columbia Shuttles will be out of service this coming Monday, January 21 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday.
As a reminder, here are a few simple things you can do to prepare for the storm:
Help prevent property loss or damage
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Close blinds, curtains and lock all windows.
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Leave all radiator valves and fan coils turned on to ensure adequate heating and to avoid freeze damage. Fan coils should be set to the slowest speed setting. If you have questions about valve or coil settings, please contact the Facilities Services Center.
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Clear clothing or furniture away from heaters to avoid inadequate heating that may cause freeze-ups and damage.
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Make sure all faucets are off.
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Close fume hoods when not in use and shut down non-essential lab equipment.
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Report problems such as leaks, opened windows and doors, or other issues to the Facilities Services Center.
Stay in touch
Campus Operations is available to assist with campus and building services:
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At Morningside and Manhattanville, contact the Facilities Services Center at 212-854-2222, 24 hours a day.
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At the Medical Center, contact Facilities Management at 212-305-HELP (4357), option 3, or after-hours call Public Safety at 212-305-8100.
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For emergencies, please contact Public Safety at 212-854-5555 (Morningside), 212-853-3333 (Manhattanville), 212-305-7979 (CUIMC), or 911 if appropriate.
Stay informed
The EMOT team will keep you updated by email and/or text as well as via the University homepage, the Columbia Preparedness site and the Medical Center Operations site as new information becomes available that impacts you or our campus. For real-time weather information, visit the National Weather Service. Stay informed by signing up for Notify NYC, the City's official source for emergency information, or by visiting New York City’s Severe Weather website.
Again, please exercise caution when traveling and stay safe.