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  "id": "2026-01-25-emerson-college-winter-storm-closure",
  "slug": "emerson-college-winter-storm-closure-2026-01-25",
  "institution": {
    "name": "Emerson College",
    "shortName": "Emerson",
    "state": "MA",
    "type": "private-masters",
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    "enrollment": 5800
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  "incident": {
    "date": "2026-01-25",
    "type": "winter-storm",
    "cleryCategory": "emergency-notification",
    "resolution": "confirmed-threat",
    "headline": "A winter storm cancels classes, then keeps the next day remote",
    "headlinePublic": "A winter storm cancels classes, then keeps the next day remote",
    "summary": "Emerson College [canceled Boston classes from Sunday noon through Monday and then moved the next day online](https://today.emerson.edu/2026/01/24/winter-storm-closure-schedule-changes-for-boston-campus/) for a winter storm.",
    "outcome": "Classes and activities were canceled from Sunday noon through Monday. The following day, Boston classes moved online and non-essential staff were asked to work remotely.",
    "endDate": "2026-01-27"
  },
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      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "timestamp": "2026-01-23T08:37:41-05:00",
      "channel": "website",
      "verbatimText": "Dear Emerson community,\n\nThe National Weather Service is forecasting a period of dangerously cold temperatures followed by a potentially impactful winter storm that may affect the Boston area later this weekend into early next week.\n\nExtreme Cold | Friday night into Saturday morning\nWind chill temperatures between –10°F and –25°F are expected across southern New England. Community members are urged to limit time outdoors, dress appropriately for extreme cold, and exercise caution when traveling.\n\nPotential Winter Storm | Sunday into Monday\nThere is increasing potential for a significant snowstorm beginning Sunday morning and continuing into Monday. Current forecasts indicate:\n\nA high likelihood of moderate to major winter storm impacts in the Boston area\nA strong probability of significant snowfall, with a meaningful chance of totals exceeding 6 inches, and a lower but notable risk of 12 inches or more\nHazardous travel conditions, particularly Sunday afternoon through Monday\n\nAs the storm’s track and expected snowfall amounts continue to be updated, Emerson College is closely monitoring conditions and coordinating with city and state partners. Any decisions regarding campus operations, classes, or events will be communicated as soon as they are made via email.\n\nUpdates will also be posted on Emerson Today and on emerson.edu.\n\nWe encourage everyone to monitor conditions before traveling and to take appropriate precautions if travel is necessary. Up-to-date information from the National Weather Service Boston/Norton office is available at weather.gov/box.\n\nThank you for your attention, and please stay safe.\n\nWeather information provided by the National Weather Service.",
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      "timestamp": "2026-01-24T16:53:09-05:00",
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      "verbatimText": "Dear Emersonians,\n\nAs you are aware, a major snowstorm is forecasted to impact the Boston area on Sunday and Monday, with predictions for heavy snowfall, dangerous conditions, extreme cold, and winds that may cause power outages.\n\nTherefore, we are canceling Boston classes, virtual meetings, rehearsals, and campus activities starting at noon tomorrow (Sunday) and all day Monday. Staff are not expected to work, with the exception of essential employees and those staff who managers have deemed emergency exceptions are necessary.\n\nClasses that were scheduled for Monday will be held on April 16, 2026, which is a designated “make up day”.\n\nWe are also implementing several schedule changes for the Boston campus. As of now:\n\nThe Iwasaki Library and the College bookstore will be closed on Sunday and Monday.\nMax Cafe will close at 9:00 pm on Sunday and will re-open on Monday with normal operating hours. The Dining Center will be open with normal operating hours on Sunday and, on Monday, it will open at 9:30 am for brunch and close at 9:00 pm.\nThe Fitness Center will be closed on Sunday and Monday.\n\nAt this time, we plan to be open for normal operations on Tuesday. If anything changes, we will update our community accordingly. Updates will be communicated via email and posted to both the website and Emerson Today.\n\nWe encourage everyone to monitor conditions prior to traveling, and to take appropriate precautions if travel is necessary. Up to date information from the National Weather Service in Boston can be found here.\n\nThe College’s Emergency Closing and Delayed Opening policy can be found at www.emerson.edu/policy/emergency-closing-delayed-opening.\n\nStay warm, be safe, and take care!",
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      "timestamp": "2026-01-26T17:47:01-05:00",
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      "verbatimText": "Dear Emersonians,\n\nThe snow storm that impacted the Boston area yesterday and today continues to cause challenges for our communities, including our faculty, staff and students. We recognize some people are without power, some are waiting for streets to be plowed and many K-12 school districts are closed again tomorrow.\n\nTherefore,  although all campuses will be open on Tuesday, we are moving all Boston classes online and asking that non-essential employees based on the Boston campus work remotely, unless your supervisor directs you to report to work in-person.\n\nWe are also implementing several schedule changes for the Boston campus tomorrow. As of now:\n\nAll Boston classes Tuesday will be held online, wherever possible.\nNon-essential Boston employees should work remotely on Tuesday, if feasible. If your manager asks you to come in and you are unable to report to campus due to a safety issue, please discuss with your supervisor and make arrangements to take appropriate time off.\nThe Dining Center and Max Cafe will be open Tuesday for normal hours. Dining Center (7:30am – 9:00pm), Max Cafe (11:00am – 2:00am). Other dining options will not be available.\nThe Iwasaki Library will be open Tuesday from 1:00pm-9:00pm.\nThe College bookstore will be closed Tuesday.\nThe Fitness Center will be closed Tuesday.\n\nWe plan to be open for normal operations on Wednesday. If anything changes, we will update our community accordingly. Updates will be communicated via email and posted to both the website and Emerson Today.\n\nWe encourage everyone to monitor conditions prior to traveling, and to take appropriate cautions if travel is necessary. Up to date information from the National Weather Service in Boston can be found here.\n\nThe College’s Emergency Closing and Delayed Opening policy can be found at www.emerson.edu/policy/emergency-closing-delayed-opening.\n\nThank you for your patience and understanding as we ensure the safety of our collective community.\n\nStay warm and take care!",
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  "context": "Three Emerson Today letters for one winter storm. The first, posted 2026-01-23T08:37:41-05:00, urges people to limit time outdoors and says an operations decision is still ahead. The second, posted 2026-01-24T16:53:09-05:00, cancels Boston classes from Sunday noon through Monday. The third, posted 2026-01-26T17:47:01-05:00, moves the next day online. The live host now returns the news index. Each letter is locked from two identical Wayback reads.",
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