Winter Storm Warning - Updates on transportation, dining

UPDATE: 3:45 p.m. Jan. 18:

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning in effect from 1 p.m. Saturday until 6 p.m. Sunday for the region. The storm will impact many RIT activities. There are no classes scheduled on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, although the university is open. Bus schedules can be found on the Transportation website under Snow Day. Dining Hall location hours have been adjusted.

Please use caution in any outdoor activities and stay aware of changing weather conditions. We will update you throughout the weekend if necessary.

2:45 p.m. Jan. 17:

Prepare for a Winter Storm Warning this weekend. The National Weather Service is tracking a substantial amount of snow and bone-chilling winds, which will potentially impact campus activities. As of Jan. 18, the Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 1 p.m. Saturday until 6 p.m. Sunday. Heavy snows may move into the Rochester area by Saturday night into Sunday accompanied by extreme wind-chill conditions. There are no classes scheduled on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, although the university is open. We will update you throughout the weekend if necessary.

In the event of a closing or delay due to weather conditions, RIT would use many methods of communication. These include the RIT homepage, email, text messages, Twitter (@RITtigers) and Facebook.

You can also learn more about RIT Alert, including how to add or update your cell phone number, by visiting http://www.rit.edu/fa/buscont/content/rit-alert-emergency-notification-system.