The winter storm currently impacting the region is forecasted to continue to produce significant snow and ice throughout Sunday evening, and into early Monday morning. Because of the timing and amount of snow and the need to clear campus roads and walkways, the University will operate on a remote teaching, learning and work status on Monday, January 26.
Faculty and staff are asked to teach and work remotely, where possible. Supervisors should demonstrate flexibility if staff working remotely need to attend to storm-related home responsibilities, are experiencing power outages or are otherwise unable to work remotely.
Employees designated as Essential Services Staff should report to work as scheduled. We are grateful to the crews working around the clock to keep our campus safe.
Additional information regarding Lehigh's Adverse Weather Procedures can be found online.
To stay informed as conditions evolve, please watch for HawkWatch alerts and bookmark the Weather Update webpage for real-time updates.
Additionally, the following operational changes are also in effect:
Dining Services
The following dining services changes are in effect through Monday, January 26. These hours are subject to change as weather conditions change. Please check back and follow Lehigh Dining on Instagram: @lehighdining and Facebook.
- SUNDAY, January 25
- Rathbone: 9:30am - 7pm.
- Clutch & Go open with card access to the building.
- Vending available throughout campus.
- All other locations closed.
- MONDAY, January 26
- Rathbone: 9:30am - 7pm.
- Nest at Night: Regular hours (3pm - 11pm).
- Clutch & Go open with card access to the building.
- Vending available throughout campus.
- All other locations closed.
Taylor Gym
Taylor Gym is closed on Sunday, January 25. Please check https://lehighsports.com/sports/recreation or @lehightaylorgym for additional information.
Lehigh Libraries and Computing Center
The Fairchild-Martindale Library, Linderman Library and EWF Computing Centers are closed.
Online library resources, electronic materials, and software can be found 24/7 at LTS.lehigh.edu. For common questions and self-service help, visit the LTS Knowledge Base.
If you need assistance on Sunday, the following support options will be available remotely during normal operating hours:
Lending Services staff will provide assistance by phone (610) 758-4992, email (inlend@lehigh.edu), or chat.
The LTS Help Desk will be available via phone (610) 758-4357, email (helpdesk@lehigh.edu), or chat. You can also submit a Help Request for assistance.
Parking
Snow emergency regulations are currently in effect. All vehicles should be removed from all faculty/staff surface lots on the Asa Packer Campus to allow for snow emergency crews to clear the parking lots of snow. For the complete snow emergency regulations, please click here.
Transportation
Due to severe weather conditions, the transit system is not operating. Transit system updates will be provided as soon as road conditions can be assessed late Sunday or early Monday.
Lehigh University Police and Campus Safety
The Lehigh University Police Department (LUPD) remains fully operational and available to support our community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Whether you are navigating campus in the snow or need assistance with a weather-related safety concern, LUPD officers are here to help.
For any emergency, please call (610) 758-4200 or contact us via the HawkWatch app. For non-emergency assistance or general safety questions, you may also reach the department at the same number or visit their headquarters at 321 E. Packer Avenue. We encourage everyone to stay connected and report any hazardous conditions or safety needs immediately.
Thank you for giving this information your attention. Your safety and well-being are our top priority. Additional information will be shared as it becomes available.
