Weather and School Policies

• Current Weather and Travel
• Cancellation of School
• Universtiy Policy
• Parking Policy

Current Weather & Travel

• Click here for current weather conditions from Accu-weather.
• Click here for an up to date snow emergency listing.
• Click here for an up to date report on road closures.

Cancellation of School

• For up to date information on Lehigh delays and closings, call 610-758-NEWS (6397).

University Policy

*Colleges' Protocol Regarding Class Attendance On Adverse Weather Days*

_Adopted by CAS, CBE, and RCEAS_

On those occasions where the University remains open during adverse weather conditions faculty, staff, and graduate students who feel they cannot safely travel to campus, or who depend on transportation services that have ceased operation (both university and local bus service), or who may be delayed in arriving due to road conditions, should notify their departments.

In the event that a faculty member or graduate student responsible for instruction can not reach campus, it will be up to the individual faculty member responsible for the course to make a decision regarding cancellation of individual classes. The faculty member should notify the department office and also make his/her best effort to notify students either by email and/or by requesting someone on campus in the department to post a note on classrooms. The ability to access voice mail and class email lists via Blackboard should help with the notification process.

In the event that faculty or departments require assistance, they should call the College Dean's Office.

_*Adopted by College of Education*

The Provost issues decisions on whether or not the university will remain open during inclement weather. On the rare occasions, the university does remain open in less than favorable weather, yet the buses do not run some students may not be able to attend class. Under these conditions, students are to be excused from class that day and given extensions for assignments and exams if necessary.

The most up-to-date information on bus stoppages can be heard by calling 610-758-1700. After 4:30 pm, the transportation services website is not updated until the next day.

Parking Policy

Snow Emergency Regulations

Snow emergency regulations are automatically in effect when the official accumulation of snow for the Allentown/Bethlehem area reaches one inch. They will remain in effect until 7:30 a.m. on the third day following the end of the snow fall, unless canceled earlier. The snow emergency regulations that follow apply to all members of the Lehigh community, guests, visitors, etc.

• Prohibited parking regulations will be strictly enforced. Violations during periods of snow emergencies carry a minimum fine of $25.00.
• Parking is prohibited on the lower campus for any reason between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 7:30 a.m., unless otherwise posted.
• If classes are canceled and the University is officially closed, parking is prohibited on the lower campus until 7:30 a.m. on the day following the closing.
• Parking is prohibited on the lower campus from Friday at 5:00 p.m. through Monday at 7:30 a.m.
• In addition to the above, it may be necessary to temporarily close lots at other times or to temporarily close additional lots. When this occurs, lots or areas must be vacated according to the posted snow emergency to a temporary parking area.
• It is the responsibility of the individual to ascertain whether or not the snow emergency regulations are in effect. VIOLATORS WILL BE TOWED AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE.