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UPDATE at 12:40 p.m. Wednesday: Operations at the UW Seattle campus returned to normal after a delayed start at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Any further updates will be provided on this page.
UW Tacoma also delayed normal operations until 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Updates for UW Tacoma can be found at emergency.tacoma.uw.edu.
UPDATE at 7:25 p.m. Tuesday: UW Bothell has announced it will suspend operations Wednesday. Updates for UW Bothell can be found at uwb.edu/emergency.
As the snow and ice turn to slush, there are some areas that remain slippery and other potential hazards exist.
- Caution on walkways: To the extent possible, wear appropriate winter footwear, including waterproof boots and soles with proper tread. Many pathways have been cleared within normal walkways. Not all walkways are cleared from edge to edge, and some diagonal paths across open spaces - such as the Quad, Denny Yard and Red Square, have not been fully cleared. Pedestrians should look for cleared paths whenever possible, even if this isn't the most direct path.
- Trees and building overhangs: Please be aware that as the snow and ice melts off trees and rooftops, clumps of ice and snow can fall to the ground below, and tree branches can also fall. Please be aware of such areas and use caution.
- Limited ADA accessibility: Crews have prioritized ADA accessibility around campus and near ADA-designated parking areas, however they may be impacted by the ongoing slush and ice. Attention will continue to be placed on these areas.
- Parking lots and garages: Please use caution walking and driving in parking lots and garages. Some transitions from lots and garages onto roads remain slushy or icy in spots. Also use extra caution getting in and out of vehicles.
- Caution entering and exiting buildings: Custodial crews will aim to keep entryways into buildings as dry as possible, but please assist in the effort by wiping shoes off upon entering buildings and be mindful to avoid bringing ice inside. Use caution on non-carpeted flooring near entrances and exits as floors may be slippery.
Hundreds of UW Facilities personnel have logged tens of thousands of hours working around the clock for the last 10 days. The work has included clearing and treating roads, pathways and entryways, operating and maintaining the power plan, utilities distribution systems and critical building mechanical systems, and providing critical transportation services to enable an effective return to normal operations for the UW. As normal operations resume after the historic storms that have hit the Seattle area, flexibility and patience are encouraged and appreciated.
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