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The Emergency Management Operations Team (EMOT) continues to monitor conditions on campus and in the wider New York City area during the current storm.
Reiterating this morning’s message, classes are canceled for the remainder of today and evening. Based on current weather forecasts, we anticipate normal operations for tomorrow, Friday, February 10.
To ensure the safety of our community in light of the anticipated intensity of today’s snowstorm, classes for today, February 9, have been canceled.
Essential personnel are expected to report to work today as directed by their supervisors, consistent with University Policy. Please stay safe, exercise caution and allow extra travel time. Non-essential personnel who are able to travel safely to work are encouraged to do so, or should speak with a manager or supervisor about contingency plans if needed. If you have a question about your “essential status,” please check in…
The Emergency Management Operations Team is actively monitoring conditions related to the current winter storm. Campus snow removal crews are mobilized and prepared to begin snow removal as soon as the snowfall begins during the overnight. At this time, we are anticipating normal operations on campus tomorrow.
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for late tonight (2/8) into tomorrow (2/9) for New York City and its surrounding areas. Predictions for snowfall accumulation range from 6 to 12 inches. The Emergency Management Operations Team is actively monitoring conditions.
The National Weather Service has issued a number of storm-related warnings for New York City and its surrounding areas until further notice.
The National Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Warning and a Storm Surge Watch for New York City and surrounding areas until further notice. This system may bring strong rip currents, high surf, coastal flooding, heavy rain, and strong winds to the New York City area.
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for the New York City area until 10:00 p.m. tonight. A Tornado Watch indicates that conditions are favorable for a tornado to form. The Emergency Management Operations Team is actively monitoring conditions.
Weather forecasts are indicating the potential for snowfall today, currently forecasted for the late day and evening.
According to the latest news report, an agreement has been reached to avert a work stoppage for NJ TRANSIT Rail Operations.
As you may be aware, a potential NJ TRANSIT Rail Operations strike is expected to start after 12:01 AM on Sunday, March 13th, should no agreement be reached before then.
Columbia Travel to Nepal is no longer subject to special restrictions that were put in place last year because of the April 2015 earthquake. Thank you to those members of the Columbia community who supported relief efforts both here and abroad.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for New York City until noon today, Friday, February 5, 2016.
The weather emergency has concluded and the Emergency Management Operations Team (EMOT) is monitoring clean-up conditions on campus and in the wider New York City area after yesterday’s near-record snowfall.