UW-Eau Claire extreme weather advisory

The National Weather Service has issued a wind chill warning for the Eau Claire region starting today through midday Tuesday, Jan. 28. The forecast is for low temperatures of 15 to 25 below zero and wind chill readings of 35 to 50 below zero.

The Weather Service notes that exposure to such extreme cold can cause frostbite in five to 10 minutes, and taking appropriate precautionary measures is appropriate. The following links provide information on how to prepare for extreme cold: 

• Extreme Cold — A Prevention Guide, from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• Weather “Triple Whammy” ready to strike (Ready Wisconsin news release)

It is anticipated all UW-Eau Claire operations and classes will take place as scheduled Monday, Jan. 27. Individuals should always use their best judgment about the safety of traveling to and from campus. Students should contact their instructor if they cannot make it to class, and employees should contact their supervisor if they cannot report to work. For additional information, please review the UW-Eau Claire inclement weather policy.

In the unlikely event classes are canceled or delayed on Jan. 27, the university will provide information through e2Campus, UW-Eau Claire's emergency notification system, which sends notifications via email, the university home page, pop-up messages on all university-owned computers, social media and, for those who have signed up, text messages. If you have not signed up for text message notifications, you may do so at www.uwec.edu/emergency/index.htm. Every effort will be made to provide such notification before 6 a.m.