Weather and Campus Operations Updates

Update: Monday, Feb. 27, 5:05 a.m.

Pacific University is open as usual.

Please continue to use extreme caution, as many streets, parking lots and walkways may remain slick. We recognize that travel conditions may vary widely throughout the region. If you do not feel safe traveling, please stay home and stay safe.

Practice awareness and safety when walking in potentially slick conditions:

Wear shoes with good traction and slip-resistant soles.
Put away your phone, keep your hands free, and watch where you are walking.
Walk slowly, and step straight down (not out), especially when exiting a vehicle or stepping off a curb.
Beware of possible wet or slippery floors in building entrances.

Update: Sunday, Feb. 26, 12:30 p.m.

Weather conditions are slowly improving, and Pacific University tentatively plans to be open as usual on Monday, Feb. 27. We will continue to monitor conditions, and any changes in operations (closures/delays) will be announced at pacificu.edu and via Boxer Alerts.

Practice awareness and safety when walking in potentially slick conditions:

Wear shoes with good traction and slip-resistant soles.
Put away your phone, keep your hands free, and watch where you are walking.
Walk slowly, and step straight down (not out), especially when exiting a vehicle or stepping off a curb.
Beware of possible wet or slippery floors in building entrances.

Update: Friday, Feb. 24, 12:40 p.m.

Pacific University will be open with limited hours on Saturday, Feb. 25.

Forest Grove and Hillsboro campus buildings will close at 7 p.m. Saturday in advance of the possibility of additional ice or snow. This includes academic buildings in Forest Grove and Hillsboro, Stoller Center fitness and recreation facilities, and the Tran Library. The 24-hour study space remains open.
The Jim Flory memorial service at 1 p.m. Saturday will continue as scheduled. Guests are encouraged to park on College Way and follow the fire lane to the UC for the clearest pathway. Shuttles from the street to the building will also be available for those in need of assistance.
Check with event organizers for potential changes to other individual campus events.

Streets and walkways around Pacific’s campuses remain slick with ice and snow, and tree branches may be weakened by heavy snow accumulation. Please use extreme caution if you choose to travel to Pacific’s campuses.

Pacific’s inclement weather team will continue to monitor weather conditions over the weekend.

Update: Thursday, Feb. 23, 1 p.m.

All Pacific University campuses will remain closed Friday, Feb. 24, due to hazardous weather conditions.

There will be no in-person instruction on Friday, though individual classes may move to online delivery. Students should watch for specific details from their faculty members.
Dining services in the University Center will operate on weekend hours. The Cafe is expected to be open for continental breakfast from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., for brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and for dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. Starbucks is expected to be open from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Market is expected to be open from 2 to 10 p.m. Hours may be limited if staff are unable to reach campus safely.
Campus libraries will be closed, though the 24-hour student space in the Tran Library will remain available to students.
The Stoller Center will be closed for fitness and recreation activities Friday.
Home sporting events will be canceled through the weekend.
All university events are either canceled, postponed or moved online. The Honoring Black History Concert scheduled for Friday evening will be rescheduled.
Pacific’s healthcare clinics throughout the Portland area will be closed Friday.
The Early Learning Community will be closed Friday.

Pacific’s inclement weather response team will review conditions midday Friday to determine any operational changes for the weekend.

Temperatures are expected to remain below freezing, with potential winds. This is likely to cause snow drifts and icy conditions.

If you must travel, please use extreme caution on potentially snow or ice-covered roads and carry emergency supplies.

Be careful walking on slippery pathways, and watch for potential falling branches when campus trees are weighted with snow.

Wednesday, Feb. 22, 8:20 p.m.

All Pacific University campuses will close at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, and remain closed Thursday, Feb. 23, due to hazardous weather conditions.

There will be no in-person instruction, though individual classes may move to online delivery. Students should watch for specific details from their faculty members.
All university events are either closed or moved online.
Dining services in the University Center will operate on weekend hours. The Cafe is expected to be open for continental breakfast from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., for brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and for dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. Starbucks is expected to be open from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Market is expected to be open from 2 to 10 p.m. Hours may be limited if staff are unable to reach campus safely.
Campus libraries will be closed, though the 24-hour student space in the Tran Library will remain available to students.
The Stoller Center will be closed for fitness and recreation activities.
Pacific’s healthcare clinics throughout the Portland area will be closed Thursday.
The Early Learning Community will be closed Thursday.