Winter Weather
Updated Tuesday, February 9, 2010 4:09 PM
Severe Weather Notification
In addition to the information below, a banner will appear across the top of the UI homepage if and when the UI issues a weather-related Hawk Alert.
Class Cancellations
No classes are currently canceled.
Event Cancellations
Click here for a full list of event cancellations.
Weather and Road Conditions
Snow Emergency in Effect in Iowa City
Iowa City has announced a Snow Emergency which will take effect on February 10th at 8 AM and conclude on February 12 at 8 AM. For more information please go to www.icgov.org/snow.
Severe Weather Policy
Whenever possible, the University continues to function during inclement weather. Regularly scheduled classes meet to the extent that students and faculty are able to travel to campus and attend classes. Individuals should use good judgment and avoid serious risks in traveling to campus or in attending classes. Link to full policy.
Area School Closings and Cancellations
Check for up-to-date area school closings, delays, and area event cancellations:
- KCRG's list of delays and closings
- KGAN's list of delays and closings
- KWWL's list of delays and closings
- KWQC's list of delays and closings
Make Life Easier—Ride the Bus
When the weather's bad, you can save yourself a lot of hassle by taking the bus. Also, if there are fewer cars on campus, crews can do a better job of clearing snow from the parking lots. Check out the schedules:
Should I try to go in to work if the weather's bad? How will I know if an event has been canceled?
For answers to these questions and more, see this article from fyi.
Need a jump-start?
The University of Iowa Parking and Transportation Department is offering to jump-start vehicle batteries for employees, students and visitors parked on the UI's main campus.
The service is offered on an as-available basis from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. The service is not offered on university holidays.
To request service, call 319-335-8312. A dispatcher will gather contact information and other details and provide an estimated arrival time. To help service providers spot the vehicle, callers should raise the hood and wait in or near their vehicle.
Parking and Transportation Department staff cannot provide mechanical assistance or advice. If a vehicle will not start after getting a jump, the driver will be encouraged to contact a professional service provider.
Snow Removal
Crews begin shoveling snow at 5 a.m. or earlier, with the goal of having most of the snow cleared from campus streets, sidewalks, steps, and other areas (including Oakdale) by 7:30 a.m. Plows head onto campus from the Madison Street shop and move outward through their routes.
Who to Call
If you have concerns about unsafe conditions or snow removal in a specific area, call one of the numbers below:
- To report a problem in a parking lot, call Parking and Transportation at 335-8312.
- For all other areas, call Facilities Management Work Control Center at 335-5071.
Event Cancellations
To report a canceled event call 335-0557 or write to wendy-brown@uiowa.edu.