Snow Day

Yesterday was sunny and in the 50's. Today the snow is coming. No one seems to know for certain how much snow we will get. Some areas are predicted to get 2 feet of snow in the next 24 hours. Others, like downtown Denver, should get 8 to 16 inches. I rescheduled all of my appointments for today and tomorrow before I left the office yesterday evening. My car can manage 8 inches of snow, maybe, but not 16.

I woke up to an automated emergency message from the University of Denver at 6 AM this morning. I still work at the University of Denver on the weekends so I am still in their alert system. It had not yet started snowing where I live. They phoned, emailed and text messaged me: "Snow Closure: Due to expected heavy snowfall, the University of Denver will be closed today."

Compare this with the notifications I have so far received from my employer, the University of Colorado Denver. They have also emailed and texted me. However, their message says "A Winter Storm warning is in effect today 3/26 for the Denver area. 8-16 inches of snow and 45mph gusts of wind are expected. For more info call 1-877-463-6070."

We also got an email telling us where to find closing information, should they decide to close later today.  Since the same information is on the public weblink I am pasting the information here "New number to call when severe weather hits: The University of Colorado Denver now will provide weather and other emergency-related information, as appropriate, on a toll-free phone line effective immediately. The number is 1-877-INFO-070 (or 1-877-463-6070). You'll want to make a note of this number. Take a minute now to program it into your cell or home phone for easy access when conditions develop that may affect UC Denver's Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora or the Downtown Denver-Auraria Campus. When extreme winter weather conditions do develop, UC Denver's normal business operations can be affected. Students, faculty and staff should check local broadcast news media (television and radio) for announcements about closures or schedule adjustments. Information also will be available online at www.ucdenver.edu/alert. You should bookmark this for future reference. An email from “Emergency” will also be sent to all university mailboxes. Typically, decisions to close the campuses or delay start times is determined in time for the 6:00 A.M. news broadcasts however this depends on when the severe weather arrives.. 1-877-INFO-070 (or 1-877-463-6070) www.ucdenver.edu/alert Students, faculty and staff connected to the Downtown Denver Auraria Campus can also check for recorded updates on the Auraria line 303-556-2401. The safety of our students, faculty and staff is a top priority. When snow and icy conditions do develop, always use extreme caution to ensure you arrive safely."

All I see is white from my window. Working from home today. I'll post more photos as the snow deepens. It's pretty amazing seeing it come down. This photo was taken at 8 AM about 1 hour after it started snow.