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  "id": "2025-01-10-clemson-university-winter-storm-closure",
  "slug": "clemson-university-winter-storm-closure-2025-01-10",
  "institution": {
    "name": "Clemson University",
    "shortName": "Clemson",
    "state": "SC",
    "type": "public-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "CU Alert",
    "enrollment": 28000
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2025-01-10",
    "type": "winter-storm",
    "cleryCategory": "advisory",
    "resolution": "contained",
    "headline": "Main campus closed at noon Friday for winter weather; normal operations Saturday noon",
    "headlinePublic": "Main campus closed at noon Friday for winter weather; normal operations Saturday noon",
    "summary": "Clemson [closed main campus at noon Friday, January 10, 2025](https://alerts.clemson.edu/2025/01/09/university-to-close-at-noon-friday-remote-learning-and-work-encouraged/) for winter weather aligned with Pickens County, then [resumed normal operations at noon Saturday](https://alerts.clemson.edu/2025/01/10/normal-operations-to-resume-saturday-at-noon/).",
    "outcome": "Campus weather status restored.",
    "casualties": {
      "killed": 0,
      "injured": 0
    },
    "endDate": "2025-01-11"
  },
  "alerts": [
    {
      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "timestampApprox": "January 9, 2025 announcement",
      "channel": "email",
      "verbatimText": "Due to the forecasted winter weather, Clemson University’s main campus will close at noon on Friday, January 10. Pickens County government offices will close at that time and as a state agency, the University is required to follow the same opening status of its county government.\n\nAll classes scheduled to begin after noon are cancelled. Faculty scheduled to conduct classes before noon should move to remote learning options and employees are encouraged to work remotely to the extent possible. Additionally, all events scheduled to take place on main campus are cancelled until noon on Saturday, January 11.\n\nThe entire Upstate region is under a Winter Storm Warning. Current weather forecasts indicate the potential for snow, sleet, freezing rain and ice accumulation. Main campus and Upstate locations are forecast to receive 1-2 inches of snow with the potential for up to 0.25 inches of ice accumulation. During winter weather, drive only if it is absolutely necessary. Stay indoors or if you must go outside, dress in warm layers and frequently change any wet clothing. Watch for signs of frostbite and hypothermia.\n\nStatewide Clemson Locations\n\nAll non-main campus locations should follow the same hazard decisions made by the county government where their office is located. A full list of delays and closings is always available on theSouth Carolina Emergency Management Division website.\n\nTimekeeping and Leave Guidance\n\nFor faculty, staff and student workers, your supervisor is your first point of contact regarding expectations for work during a hazardous weather event. Review HR’semployee timekeeping and leave during hazardous weatherguidance for more information.\n\nTransportation\n\nCATBus and transit updates can be found on the Parking and Transportation website and on Facebook. To aid in snow and ice removal, on-street parking is not permitted on campus Friday, Jan. 10 and Saturday, Jan. 11. See the winter weather parking map for more information.\n\nFaculty Guidance\n\nClasses that begin before noon should move to remote learning, homework exercises, alternate schedules for research, etc. All classes after noon are canceled. Please direct any questions to your department chair and/or school director.\n\nAdditional Updates\n\nAdditional information about closures or adjusted hours to specific campus services can be found through the resources listed below.\n\n*   Public Safety –@ClemsonSafety\n*   Athletics –@ClemsonTigers\n*   Campus Recreation –@ClemsonCampusRec\n*   Dining Services –@ClemsonDining\n*   Facilities –@ClemsonFacilities\n*   Library –@ClemsonLibrary\n*   Student Health Services –@HealthyCampus",
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      "sequence": 2,
      "type": "update",
      "timestampApprox": "January 10, 2025 reopening notice",
      "channel": "email",
      "verbatimText": "Clemson University’s main campus will resume normal operations at noon on Saturday. The University closed at noon on Friday in conjunction with Pickens County due to winter weather.\n\nWith freezing temperatures forecast for overnight and the morning, individuals are advised to stay off the roads and exercise caution when walking on sidewalks early in the day. With forecasts expecting temperatures to remain below freezing, limit your time outside, dress in layers and know the signs of frostbite and hypothermia.\n\nStatewide Clemson Locations\n\nAll non-main campus locations should follow the same hazard decisions made by the county government where their office is located. A full list of delays and closings is always available on theSouth Carolina Emergency Management Division website.\n\nTransportation\n\nCATBus and transit updates can be found on the Parking and Transportation website and on Facebook. To aid in snow and ice removal, on-street parking is not permitted on campus Friday, Jan. 10 and Saturday, Jan. 11. See the winter weather parking map for more information.\n\nAdditional Updates\n\nAdditional information about closures or adjusted hours to specific campus services can be found through the resources listed below.\n\n*   Public Safety –@ClemsonSafety\n*   Athletics –@ClemsonTigers\n*   Campus Recreation –@ClemsonCampusRec\n*   Dining Services –@ClemsonDining\n*   Facilities –@ClemsonFacilities\n*   Library –@ClemsonLibrary\n*   Student Health Services –@HealthyCampus",
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      "sourceUrl": "https://alerts.clemson.edu/2025/01/10/normal-operations-to-resume-saturday-at-noon/",
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  "context": "Clemson [closed main campus at noon Friday, January 10, 2025](https://alerts.clemson.edu/2025/01/09/university-to-close-at-noon-friday-remote-learning-and-work-encouraged/) for winter weather aligned with Pickens County, then [resumed normal operations at noon Saturday](https://alerts.clemson.edu/2025/01/10/normal-operations-to-resume-saturday-at-noon/). Official full text from alerts.clemson.edu.",
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  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
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  "dateAdded": "2026-07-21",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-07-21",
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