UND Emergency Response

UND To Reopen at 7 a.m. Tuesday, March 6

Based on current weather reports, the University of North Dakota expects to open for business at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, March 6. Any change in that status will be communicated via UND’s emergency notification channels, which include UND Alert, text, email, the UND Emergency Response Facebook site and other UND social media outlets, and area media.

Before you travel to campus, the University urges you to check state road and weather conditions and reports, and to exercise prudent care and caution before and during your travel. Please check the University website and local news for updates.

Students who have concerns should contact their faculty members in accordance with course syllabi.

UND Closed Today Monday, March 5

Due to weather conditions, the University of North Dakota will be closed today Monday, March 5. All classes are canceled and the campus will be closed. Essential personnel should report to work as scheduled. Please check the University web site regularly for updated information.

UND Closed Today (Thursday); Will Open Regular Time on Friday; 11 p.m. Shift Should Report As Unusual

Due to weather and road conditions, the University of North Dakota will remain closed today, Thursday, Jan. 11 and all classes are cancelled. Thursday night shift personnel will report at regular shift time on Jan. 11 at 11:00 p.m. and all classes and facilities will reopen on Friday, January 12 at regular scheduled times. Essential personnel should report to work as scheduled. Please check the University web site regularly for updated information.

Due to anticipated blizzard conditions predicted by the National Weather Service, the University of North Dakota will close at 6 p.m. today, Wednesday, Jan. 10, until Thursday, Jan. 11, at 10 a.m. All classes are cancelled between these times. Campus facilities will re-open on Thursday morning at the delayed opening time of 10:00 a.m. Essential personnel should report to work as scheduled. Please check the University web site regularly for updated information.

The Athletic Director open forum scheduled at 4:30 p.m. today will continue as scheduled.

UND Closing at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4; Will Be Closed Until 11 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4

Due to weather conditions, the University of North Dakota will close at 12:30 p.m. today, Monday, Dec. 4, until Monday, Dec. 4, at 11 p.m. All classes are canceled and the campus will be closed Monday, Dec. 4. Campus facilities will re-open on Tuesday morning at their regularly scheduled opening times. Essential personnel should report to work as scheduled. Please check the University web site regularly for updated information.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 03 at 7:05AM CST until January 03 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Eastern ND and Grand Forks
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Message: ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * TIMING...EXPECT TO CONTINUE...DIMINISHING AROUND NOON. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...LITTLE OR NO ADDITIONAL ACCUMULATIONS ARE EXPECTED. * WINDS / VISIBILITIES...WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH AS 35 MPH WILL CAUSE AREAS OF BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW...ESPECIALLY IN OPEN AREAS. PLAN ON AREAS OF POOR VISIBILITIES AND SLICK ROADWAYS TO CREATE DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS AT TIMES. * WIND CHILL VALUES...EXPECT WIND CHILLS TO RANGE FROM 15 BELOW ZERO TO 25 BELOW ZERO UNTIL NOON...WITH THE COLDEST WIND CHILLS OCCURRING AROUND 9 AM THIS MORNING. * IMPACTS.....INCLUDING DURING THE MORNING COMMUTE.A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR BLOWING SNOW MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE OCCURRING. IF YOU MUST TRAVEL...KEEP AN EXTRA FLASHLIGHT...FOOD AND WATER IN YOUR VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. THE LATEST ROAD CONDITIONS FOR THE STATE YOU ARE CALLING FROM CAN BE OBTAINED BY CALLING 5 1 1.

Area Affected: Cavalier; Eastern Walsh County; Grand Forks; Griggs; Nelson; Pembina; Ramsey; Steele; Traill; Western Walsh County

Due to Weather Conditions, UND Delays Opening Until 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3

Due to the wind, snow, and road conditions, as well as the need to clear streets, parking lots and sidewalks, UND will delay opening until 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 3. Essential personnel should report to work on-time. Faculty and staff should periodically check for cancellations, delays, and updates by monitoring the UND homepage and local media for more information.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 02 at 9:56PM CST until January 03 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Eastern ND and Grand Forks
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Message: ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY... * TIMING...EXPECT SNOW TO CONTINUE...DIMINISHING AROUND NOON TUESDAY. * PRECIPITATION RATES...THE HEAVIEST SNOWFALL RATES WILL OCCUR THROUGH MIDNIGHT. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 2 TO 6 INCHES ARE EXPECTED. * WINDS / VISIBILITIES...WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH AS 45 MPH WILL CAUSE AREAS OF BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW...ESPECIALLY IN OPEN AREAS. IN ADDITION...AREAS OF POOR VISIBILITY ARE EXPECTED. TREE BRANCHES COULD FALL AS WELL. * WIND CHILL VALUES...EXPECT WIND CHILLS TO RANGE FROM 5 BELOW ZERO TO 25 BELOW ZERO UNTIL NOON TUESDAY...WITH THE COLDEST WIND CHILLS OCCURRING AROUND 10 AM TUESDAY. * IMPACTS...PLAN ON DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS.A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR SNOW MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE OCCURRING. IF YOU MUST TRAVEL...KEEP AN EXTRA FLASHLIGHT...FOOD AND WATER IN YOUR VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. THE LATEST ROAD CONDITIONS FOR THE STATE YOU ARE CALLING FROM CAN BE OBTAINED BY CALLING 5 1 1.

Area Affected: Benson; Cavalier; Eastern Walsh County; Eddy; Grand Forks; Griggs; Nelson; Pembina; Ramsey; Steele; Towner; Traill; Western Walsh County

Winter Storm Warning issued January 02 at 3:18PM CST until January 03 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Eastern ND and Grand Forks
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Message: ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY... * TIMING...EXPECT SNOW TO CONTINUE THROUGH THE OVERNIGHT HOURS...DIMINISHING BY NOON TUESDAY. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 5 TO 9 INCHES ARE EXPECTED. * WINDS / VISIBILITIES...WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH AS 40 MPH WILL CAUSE AREAS OF BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW...ESPECIALLY IN OPEN AREAS...RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY. * WIND CHILL VALUES...TEMPERATURES WILL DECREASE THROUGHOUT THE DAY ON TUESDAY WITH WIND CHILL VALUES OF 25 TO 35 BELOW BY TUESDAY AFTERNOON. * IMPACTS...PLAN ON DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS...INCLUDING DURING THE EVENING COMMUTE AND POSSIBLY THE TUESDAY MORNING COMMUTE.A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR SNOW MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE OCCURRING. IF YOU MUST TRAVEL...KEEP AN EXTRA FLASHLIGHT...FOOD AND WATER IN YOUR VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. THE LATEST ROAD CONDITIONS FOR THE STATE YOU ARE CALLING FROM CAN BE OBTAINED BY CALLING 5 1 1.

Area Affected: Benson; Cavalier; Eastern Walsh County; Eddy; Grand Forks; Griggs; Nelson; Pembina; Ramsey; Steele; Towner; Traill; Western Walsh County

Winter Storm Warning issued January 02 at 9:17AM CST until January 03 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Eastern ND and Grand Forks
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Message: ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON CST TUESDAY... * TIMING...LIGHT SNOW IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THROUGH THE MORNING. HEAVIER SNOW WILL THEN DEVELOP BY EARLY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE INTO THE OVERNIGHT HOURS...DIMINISHING AROUND NOON TUESDAY. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 4 TO 8 INCHES ARE EXPECTED BETWEEN NOW AND TUESDAY MORNING. * WINDS / VISIBILITIES...WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH AS 40 MPH WILL CAUSE AREAS OF BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW...ESPECIALLY IN OPEN AREAS. IN ADDITION...AREAS OF POOR VISIBILITY ARE EXPECTED. * IMPACTS...PLAN ON DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS...INCLUDING DURING THE EVENING COMMUTE AND POSSIBLY THE TUESDAY MORNING COMMUTE.A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR SNOW MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED. IF YOU MUST TRAVEL...KEEP AN EXTRA FLASHLIGHT...FOOD AND WATER IN YOUR VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. THE LATEST ROAD CONDITIONS FOR THE STATE YOU ARE CALLING FROM CAN BE OBTAINED BY CALLING 5 1 1. A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS PERIODS OF SNOW WILL CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. THE LATEST ROAD CONDITIONS FOR THE STATE YOU ARE CALLING FROM CAN BE OBTAINED BY CALLING 5 1 1.

Area Affected: Benson; Cavalier; Eastern Walsh County; Eddy; Grand Forks; Griggs; Nelson; Pembina; Ramsey; Steele; Towner; Traill; Western Walsh County

Winter Storm Warning issued January 02 at 7:45AM CST until January 03 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Eastern ND and Grand Forks
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Message: ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON CST TUESDAY... * TIMING...EXPECT A ROUND OF SNOW THIS MORNING...AND A SECOND ROUND OF SNOW TO DEVELOP AROUND THIS AFTERNOON AND THEN DIMINISH EARLY TUESDAY MORNING. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...EXPECT 1 TO 3 INCHES TO FALL BY MID MORNING TODAY. HOWEVER...LOCALIZED AMOUNTS OF 4 TO 7 INCHES ARE POSSIBLE ACROSS SOUTHERN BARNES COUNTY. EXPECT THE SECOND ROUND OF SNOW TO BRING AN ADDITIONAL 4 TO 7 INCHES OF SNOW THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT...FOR TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 5 TO 10 INCHES IN MOST AREAS. * WINDS / VISIBILITIES...WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH AS 40 MPH WILL CAUSE AREAS OF BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW...ESPECIALLY IN OPEN AREAS. AREAS OF POOR VISIBILITY ARE EXPECTED THROUGH NOON TUESDAY. * WIND CHILL VALUES...EXPECT WIND CHILL VALUES TO QUICKLY FALL TO 15 TO 25 BELOW ZERO BY NOON TUESDAY. * IMPACTS...PLAN ON DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS.A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR SNOW MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED. IF YOU MUST TRAVEL...KEEP AN EXTRA FLASHLIGHT...FOOD AND WATER IN YOUR VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. THE LATEST ROAD CONDITIONS FOR THE STATE YOU ARE CALLING FROM CAN BE OBTAINED BY CALLING 5 1 1. A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS PERIODS OF SNOW WILL CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. THE LATEST ROAD CONDITIONS FOR THE STATE YOU ARE CALLING FROM CAN BE OBTAINED BY CALLING 5 1 1.

Area Affected: Barnes; Benson; Cavalier; Eastern Walsh County; Eddy; Grand Forks; Griggs; Nelson; Pembina; Ramsey; Steele; Towner; Traill; Western Walsh County

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UND Operations Center
Office of Emergency Management
701-777-2030
[email protected]

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO3 PM CST MONDAY

WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND FORKS HAS ISSUED A WINTER
WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW

WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT TO 3 PM CST MONDAY.

* TIMING

EXPECT SNOW TO DEVELOP AROUND MIDNIGHT AND THEN
DIMINISH MIDDAY MONDAY.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS

SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 2 TO 4 INCHES ARE
EXPECTED.

* WINDS / VISIBILITIES

LOOK FOR REDUCED VISIBILITIES AT TIMES.

* IMPACTS

PLAN ON DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS.

THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING.

* TIMING

SNOW IS LIKELY FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS

ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 4 TO 7
INCHES ARE POSSIBLE.

* WINDS / VISIBILITIES

WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH AS 40 MPH COULD
CAUSE AREAS OF BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW

ESPECIALLY IN OPEN
AREAS. IN ADDITION

AREAS OF POOR VISIBILITY ARE POSSIBLE.

* WIND CHILL VALUES

EXPECT WIND CHILLS TO RANGE FROM 5 ABOVE
ZERO TO 30 BELOW ZERO BETWEEN 3 PM MONDAY AND NOON
TUESDAY

WITH THE COLDEST WIND CHILLS OCCURRING AROUND 7 AM
TUESDAY.

* IMPACTS

PLAN ON DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE COLD WIND
CHILLS COULD CAUSE FROSTBITE IN AS LITTLE AS 30 MINUTES TO
EXPOSED SKIN.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS PERIODS OF SNOW WILL
CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW COVERED
ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES

AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.
THE LATEST ROAD CONDITIONS FOR THE STATE YOU ARE CALLING FROM CAN
BE OBTAINED BY CALLING 5 1 1.

A WINTER STORM WATCH MEANS THERE IS POTENTIAL FOR SIGNIFICANT
SNOW

SLEET OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS THAT MAY IMPACT TRAVEL.
CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST FORECASTS.