IMPORTANT NOTICE: The University will operate on a modified schedule beginning 6:00 p.m. Saturday, January 24, 2026, due to inclement winter weather. UVA Health team members should monitor internal communications and the UVA Health Status Board for changes to patient care and business operations. Visit https://hr.virginia.edu/news/winter-weather-advisory for details.

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Winter Weather Advisory

Inclement Weather Update from J.J. Davis on Friday 4:22 p.m., January 23, 2026:

The University will operate on a modified schedule beginning 6 p.m. Saturday, January 24, 2026, due to the inclement winter weather:

  • No in-person events or activities will be held on Grounds from 6 p.m. Saturday through Sunday, January 25.
  • University Transit Service buses will stop running at 6 p.m. on Saturday and will not be available on Sunday. The UVA Operations Status Board will provide the latest updates on UTS services.
  • UVA Recreation Facilities will close Saturday at 5:30 p.m. Updates on reopening of facilities will be posted on the UVA Operations Status Board.  

Only essential University services will continue beyond Saturday evening:

  • UVA Dining will operate the O’Hill Dining Room and Fresh Food Company in Newcomb Hall on their regular schedules this weekend and next week. Other dining facilities schedules are available on the UVA Operations Status Board. During the weather emergency, students who do not have a meal plan may purchase meals in the dining halls at the rates posted per meal. Those students in need of emergency funding resources may seek assistance through Care and Support Services.
  • Warming/Recharging Stations will be available at Clemons Library and Newcomb Hall. Clemons Library hours are available at Library Emergency Information. Newcomb Hall hours will be posted on the UVA Operations Status Board.
  • Emergency and public safety services will operate at normal levels.
  • UVA Health will begin operating on a modified schedule at 6 p.m. Saturday. Patient care services at UVA Medical Center, Ambulatory Operations, UPG, and UVA Community Health will provide their own messaging updates.
  • Designated Academic Division employees should plan to report to work as directed by their management team during this winter event, regardless of any schedule changes for other employees. For information on how to find your emergency event status, see How Can I Find My Designated Status?  
  • UVA Health team members should monitor internal communications and the UVA Health Status Board for changes to patient care and business operations.
  • To report issues of snow or ice on Grounds, please utilize the University of Virginia Facilities Management – Customer Portal.

A final determination about the University’s plans for Monday, January 26, will be communicated Sunday afternoon. Students, faculty, and staff who attend class or work on Grounds in Charlottesville should be prepared for a shift to online instruction or asynchronous work on Monday, depending on guidance from their schools and instructors. Non-designated Academic Division employees should prepare for the possibility that they will be asked to work remotely Monday.

Students and Academic Division faculty and staff should monitor the Academic Operations Status Board for changes to operations on Grounds. For additional winter weather resources, see Winter Weather at UVA | Emergency Management.

The University will continue to closely track weather conditions and share updates on potential schedule adjustments and the resumption of regular operations. For your safety, please prepare in advance, exercise added caution, and limit travel during the storm.

FAQs

How do employees know their emergency reporting status?

All employees need to understand whether they are required to report in person if the University modifies on-Grounds operations. Some Academic Division staff may need to consult directly with their managers to understand their role.

  • Academic Division: For information on how to find emergency event designation, agency closing timekeeping instructions, etc., see the Weather or Emergency Event Status webpage.
  • UVA Health: Team members should refer to HR Policy 510 – Modified Medical Center Operations and discuss questions with their supervisor. UVA Health team members should maintain communication with their manager/supervisor regarding modified operations. Unless otherwise noted, team members are expected to follow standard reporting/operating schedules.

How does UVA make weather-related schedule changes?

University officials closely monitor developing weather and its expected impact on the University’s facilities and the accessibility of Grounds – focusing on parking lots, sidewalks, and streets, and bring a team together from across the University to discuss the impacts and to make recommendations regarding the University's operations. Life safety is our top priority.

How can the UVA community learn about schedule changes?

When the Academic Division modifies academic operations, the decision is communicated as early as possible through multiple channels: 

When UVA Health modifies its patient care and business operations, it utilizes the following channels to communicate changes in operations during inclement weather:

  • Recorded messages on phone “hotlines” (434-243-7669 and 434-924-7669)
  • UVA Health Status Board 
  • Direct communication from your supervisor 
  • Mass email
  • Local news outlets  

What if I cannot report to work due to weather?

Academic Division staff should contact their manager or supervisor if they are unable to report to the office as expected. Supervisors and faculty in the Academic Division are asked to be flexible in granting leave to employees who feel that it is not safe to travel or who have other responsibilities at home – such as childcare or eldercare – that might restrict their availability.

UVA Health team members should refer to HR Policy 510 – Modified Medical Center Operations.
 
Who do I contact for additional questions?

For questions about inclement weather planning and emergency operations, please contact: