Snow, ice and other wintery precipitation can make travel to and from campus hazardous. When potential or actual conditions develop that would make travel to and from campus hazardous, the following procedure will be followed:
What should I know about Snow and Ice?
Snow and Ice storms typically come with some warning. The University Police and University Administration will monitor the National Weather Service and Clark County Sheriff’s Office for changing conditions. The University President makes the decision whether to close a campus based on the weather conditions and recommendations of senior administration and campus safety officials.
Inclement Weather Communications Protocol
In the event of inclement weather that causes a campus closure or delayed opening, an announcement will be distributed first through the university Emergency Notification System. In the event of emergencies, closures, or delayed openings, this system will provide important information regarding university operations or emergency actions.
If you need to update your contact information for the Emergency Notification System, please contact Campus Safety.
Should campus be closed or delayed opening due to weather conditions, an announcement will be made as early as possible. Essential personnel (identified in advance by their supervisors) would need to report as soon as they are able to safely do so. Non-essential personnel and students who do not reside on campus should refrain from coming to campus to avoid placing unnecessary demand on public safety and plant operations staff.
When campus returns to normal operations, students, staff and faculty should always use their best judgement about traveling depending upon road conditions in their area.