Weather Information

Weather-related class cancellations

Lawrence campus closures since 1972

• Feb, 12 and 13, 1978
• Feb. 2, 1983
• Feb. 12, 1985
• Jan. 20, 1993 (morning only)
• Feb. 25, 1993
• Jan. 27, 1997 (afternoon)
• Feb. 9, 2001 (morning only)
• Jan. 30, 31, 2002 (and only emergency personnel reported to work) Ice storm
• Feb. 5, 2004 (afternoon)
• March 13, 2006 (following microburst that occurred on a Sunday)
• Feb. 6, 2008 (and only emergency personnel reported to work)
• Feb. 21, 2008 (afternoon)

Decision makers

The provost or chancellor decides whether to postpone or cancel classes and curtail activities on the Lawrence campus in consultation with the KU Office of Public Safety, Lawrence Police, the Kansas Highway Patrol and the National Weather Service. The decision is based on road conditions, notably whether buses can safely navigate Mount Oread, and weather forecasts.

Links and contact information

Frequently asked questions about inclement weather at KU

Inclement weather policy

Today’s weather on campus

Telephone hotline for weather policy notices (785) 864-SNOW