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University announces Tuesday delayed opening for winter weather

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Clemson announced winter weather status via CU Alerts.

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INITIAL ALERTEmail
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Clemson University Upstate locations including main campus, CU-ICAR, GreenvilleONE, CUBEInC in Patewood, the Center for Human Genetics in Greenwood, will open at noon on Tuesday, January 18 due to hazardous conditions caused by winter weather. Classes will begin at 12:30 p.m. The Innovation Campus and Technology Park in Anderson will be closed in accordance with Anderson County Government Offices. All other statewide locations should follow the same winter weather hazard decisions made by the county government where their office is located. A full list of delays and closings can be found on the South Carolina Emergency Management Division website. If a student cannot make it to a scheduled class on Tuesday afternoon, they should contact their instructor directly. If an employee cannot report to work on Tuesday, they should consult with their supervisor, and supervisors are asked to provide flexibility for faculty and staff who may have issues accessing campus due to hazardous roadways. Employees can work remotely if their job permits, take leave, or make up their missed work time. All missed work time must be made up by Jan. 31, 2022. COVID-19 Testing COVID-19 Testing will be opened from noon until 2 p.m., with a priority of testing those who are symptomatic or have had a known exposure. Students, faculty, and staff with a testing due date on Monday or Tuesday will have their access extended until testing fully reopens on Wednesday. Bridge to Clemson students who have not obtained and submitted a pre-arrival result must take an on-campus test Tuesday will not have access to University facilities other than housing until a result is obtained. Transportation Updates to CATBus and transit can be found on the Parking and Transportation website and on Twitter @clemson_parking. Other closures and adjusted hours can be found through the resources listed below: Athletics – @ClemsonTigers Campus Recreation – @CU_Rec Dining Services – @ClemsonDining Facilities – @Facilities_CU Library – @ClemsonLibrary Parking and Transportation Services – @Clemson_Parking Public Safety – @ClemsonSafety Student Health Services – @HealthyCampus
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Clemson University Upstate locations including main campus, CU-ICAR, GreenvilleONE, CUBEInC in Patewood, the Center for Human Genetics in Greenwood, the Innovation Campus and Technology Park in Anderson and Clemson University School of Nursing at Prisma Health will open at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, January 19 due to hazardous conditions caused by winter weather. Caution is urged due to likely overnight freezing of local roadways and sidewalks. Forecasts expect temperatures to drop below freezing this evening causing pockets of slick surfaces. While nearly all campus roadways are clear, some snow runoff in shady areas may cause hazardous conditions on surrounding roadways and walking paths. All other statewide locations should follow the same winter weather hazard decisions made by the county government where their office is located. A full list of delays and closings can be found on theSouth Carolina Emergency Management Division website. If a student cannot make it to a scheduled class on Wednesday, they should contact their instructor directly. If an employee cannot report to work on Wednesday, they should consult with their supervisor, and supervisors are asked to provide flexibility for faculty and staff who may have issues accessing campus due to hazardous roadways. Employees can work remotely if their job permits, take leave, or make up their missed work time. All missed work time must be made up by Jan. 31, 2022. COVID-19 TESTING Main campus COVID-19 testing will be open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Wednesday. TRANSPORTATION Updates to CATBus and transit can be found on theParking and Transportation websiteand on Twitter@clemson_parking. Other closures and adjusted hours can be found through the resources listed below: Athletics –@ClemsonTigers Campus Recreation –@CU_Rec Dining Services –@ClemsonDining Facilities –@Facilities_CU Library –@ClemsonLibrary Parking and Transportation Services –@Clemson_Parking Public Safety –@ClemsonSafety Student Health Services –@HealthyCampus
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How the first alert is built

To check this alert, Claude Opus 5.5 (an AI) read it in full 25 separate times, independently. Each read decided whether the message answers each of the six questions and gave a short reason. A final reviewer then weighed all 25 and wrote the plain-English verdict you see when you open a row. The score (for example 22/25) is how many reads agreed; the 25 individual reads are tucked underneath if you want to check them.

Clemson University Upstate locations including main campus, CU-ICAR, GreenvilleONE, CUBEInC in Patewood, the Center for Human Genetics in Greenwood, will open at noon on Tuesday, January 18 due to hazardous conditions caused by winter weather. Classes will begin at 12:30 p.m. The Innovation Campus and Technology Park in Anderson will be closed in accordance with Anderson County Government Offices. All other statewide locations should follow the same winter weather hazard decisions made by the county government where their office is located. A full list of delays and closings can be found on the South Carolina Emergency Management Division website. If a student cannot make it to a scheduled class on Tuesday afternoon, they should contact their instructor directly. If an employee cannot report to work on Tuesday, they should consult with their supervisor, and supervisors are asked to provide flexibility for faculty and staff who may have issues accessing campus due to hazardous roadways. Employees can work remotely if their job permits, take leave, or make up their missed work time. All missed work time must be made up by Jan. 31, 2022. COVID-19 Testing COVID-19 Testing will be opened from noon until 2 p.m., with a priority of testing those who are symptomatic or have had a known exposure. Students, faculty, and staff with a testing due date on Monday or Tuesday will have their access extended until testing fully reopens on Wednesday. Bridge to Clemson students who have not obtained and submitted a pre-arrival result must take an on-campus test Tuesday will not have access to University facilities other than housing until a result is obtained. Transportation Updates to CATBus and transit can be found on the Parking and Transportation website and on Twitter @clemson_parking. Other closures and adjusted hours can be found through the resources listed below: Athletics – @ClemsonTigers Campus Recreation – @CU_Rec Dining Services – @ClemsonDining Facilities – @Facilities_CU Library – @ClemsonLibrary Parking and Transportation Services – @Clemson_Parking Public Safety – @ClemsonSafety Student Health Services – @HealthyCampus

  • Sourcepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present, unanimously: Clemson University names itself and its locations as the body announcing the delayed opening.

    Who is sending the alert and who is responding. People act faster on a message from a clearly identifiable, credible sender, such as a named department, the police, or a branded alert system, than on an anonymous notice. A branded signature counts.

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    1. present: Clemson University is named as the institution announcing the delayed opening.
    2. present: Clemson University names itself and its locations as the announcing body.
    3. present: Clemson University names itself as the institution setting the schedule.
    4. present: Clemson University names itself.
    5. present: The notice speaks for 'Clemson University' locations.
    6. present: Clemson University names its own locations and decisions, identifying the sender.
    7. present: Clemson University is identified as the institution announcing the delay.
    8. present: Clemson University names itself as the source of the operating decision.
    9. present: Clemson University names itself as the institution announcing the delay.
    10. present: The message names 'Clemson University' locations as the ones announcing the schedule change.
    11. present: Clemson University names itself as the issuing institution.
    12. present: Clemson University is named as the institution announcing the delay.
    13. present: Clemson University is the named sender.
    14. present: Clemson University is named as the institution announcing the delay.
    15. present: Clemson University names itself.
    16. present: Clemson University names itself as announcing the delay.
    17. present: Clemson University names itself and its locations.
    18. present: Clemson University names itself as the institution announcing the delay.
    19. present: Clemson University names itself and its locations.
    20. present: Clemson University names its locations and issues the decision.
    21. present: Clemson University identifies itself as the issuer.
    22. present: Clemson University names itself as the source of the delay decision.
    23. present: Clemson University names itself and its locations as the institution making the decision.
    24. present: Clemson University names itself as the institution announcing the delay.
    25. present: The message is about 'Clemson University Upstate locations' and speaks for the university, which identifies the institution as sender.
  • Hazardpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present, unanimously: "winter weather" and "hazardous roadways" are named as the hazard.

    What the threat actually is. A complete warning names the specific danger, such as a shooter, a fire, a tornado, or a gas leak, rather than a vague emergency, because people decide what to do based on what they are facing.

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    1. present: It names 'winter weather' as the hazard.
    2. present: It names winter weather and 'hazardous roadways' as the hazard.
    3. present: It names winter weather as the hazard.
    4. present: Names winter weather causing hazardous conditions.
    5. present: It names 'winter weather' and hazardous roadways as the hazard.
    6. present: It names "winter weather" and hazardous conditions as the cause.
    7. present: Cites 'hazardous conditions caused by winter weather'.
    8. present: It cites "hazardous conditions caused by winter weather".
    9. present: It names "winter weather" and hazardous conditions as the cause.
    10. present: It names 'winter weather' and 'hazardous roadways' as the threat.
    11. present: It names "winter weather" as the hazard.
    12. present: It names winter weather as the hazard.
    13. present: It names winter weather and hazardous roadways.
    14. present: It names winter weather as the hazard.
    15. present: Names 'winter weather' as the hazard.
    16. present: It names "winter weather" as the cause.
    17. present: It names winter weather as the hazard.
    18. present: It names winter weather causing hazardous conditions.
    19. present: Names 'winter weather' as the hazard.
    20. present: Names winter weather and hazardous conditions.
    21. present: It names winter weather as the hazard.
    22. present: It names winter weather as the hazard.
    23. present: It names 'winter weather' and hazardous conditions as the threat.
    24. present: It names winter weather and hazardous roadways as the hazard.
    25. present: It cites 'hazardous conditions caused by winter weather' as the reason for the delay, naming a specific weather hazard.
  • Locationpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present, unanimously: it lists specific locations including main campus, CU-ICAR, and GreenvilleONE.

    Where the threat is. Saying whether danger is in a specific building, a part of campus, or area-wide lets people judge their own proximity and choose a safe direction. Without a where, a warning is hard to act on precisely.

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    1. present: It lists specific locations including main campus, CU-ICAR, and GreenvilleONE.
    2. present: It lists main campus, CU-ICAR, GreenvilleONE and other named locations.
    3. present: It lists main campus, CU-ICAR and other named locations.
    4. present: Lists main campus, CU-ICAR and other locations.
    5. present: It lists specific locations such as main campus, CU-ICAR and GreenvilleONE.
    6. present: It lists main campus, CU-ICAR, GreenvilleONE and other named locations.
    7. present: Lists main campus, CU-ICAR and other named locations.
    8. present: It lists main campus, CU-ICAR, GreenvilleONE and other named locations.
    9. present: It lists main campus, CU-ICAR, and other named locations.
    10. present: It lists places such as 'main campus, CU-ICAR, GreenvilleONE'.
    11. present: It lists main campus, CU-ICAR, and other named locations.
    12. present: It lists specific locations such as main campus, CU-ICAR and GreenvilleONE.
    13. present: It lists main campus, CU-ICAR and other named locations.
    14. present: It lists specific locations such as main campus, CU-ICAR, and GreenvilleONE.
    15. present: Lists main campus, CU-ICAR and other locations.
    16. present: It lists main campus, CU-ICAR and other named locations.
    17. present: It lists main campus, CU-ICAR, and other named locations.
    18. present: It lists main campus, CU-ICAR, and other named locations.
    19. present: Lists main campus, CU-ICAR, GreenvilleONE and other locations.
    20. present: Lists main campus, CU-ICAR, and other named sites.
    21. present: It lists main campus, CU-ICAR and other named locations.
    22. present: It lists main campus, CU-ICAR, GreenvilleONE and other named locations.
    23. present: It lists main campus, CU-ICAR, GreenvilleONE and other named sites.
    24. present: It lists main campus, CU-ICAR and other named locations.
    25. present: It lists places such as main campus, CU-ICAR, GreenvilleONE and the Innovation Campus in Anderson.
  • Guidanceabsent10/25

    Final assessment

    Absent, by a majority: the instructions to contact instructors or consult supervisors are schedule logistics, not protective actions. A sizable minority counted those directions, and following county hazard decisions, as guidance.

    The protective action to take. A clear, specific instruction, such as shelter in place, evacuate, avoid the area, or run-hide-fight, drives faster and more correct protective behavior than describing the threat alone.

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    1. present: It tells students to contact instructors and employees to consult supervisors if they cannot come in.
    2. absent: It covers class and work logistics like contacting instructors but gives no protective action instruction.
    3. absent: It covers schedules and work arrangements, not a protective action for recipients to take.
    4. absent: Operational instructions about contacting instructors or supervisors, not a protective action.
    5. present: It tells students to contact instructors and employees to consult supervisors or work remotely if they cannot travel.
    6. absent: Its instructions are administrative, such as contacting instructors or supervisors, rather than a protective action.
    7. present: Tells statewide locations to follow county winter weather hazard decisions, an instruction to recipients.
    8. present: It instructs other locations to follow county decisions and staff to consult supervisors if they cannot report.
    9. absent: Instructions concern contacting instructors or supervisors about attendance, not a protective action.
    10. present: It tells statewide locations to 'follow the same winter weather hazard decisions' of their county and advises remote work options.
    11. absent: It gives schedule and work arrangements but no protective instruction such as staying off roads.
    12. absent: Its instructions concern contacting instructors and supervisors about attendance, not a protective action.
    13. absent: It gives schedule and work arrangements, not a protective action for recipients.
    14. absent: Its instructions are administrative, contacting instructors or supervisors, not a protective action.
    15. absent: Instructions are administrative, contacting instructors or supervisors, not protective actions.
    16. present: It tells students to contact instructors and employees to consult supervisors or work remotely.
    17. absent: Directions concern contacting instructors and supervisors, not a protective action against the hazard.
    18. absent: It covers operating schedules and contacting instructors, not a protective action for recipients.
    19. absent: Contact instructor or supervisor directions are administrative, not protective actions.
    20. present: Tells students to contact instructors and employees to consult supervisors or work remotely rather than travel hazardous roads.
    21. absent: Directions concern contacting instructors and supervisors, not a protective action.
    22. present: It tells students to contact instructors and employees to consult supervisors if they cannot come in.
    23. present: It instructs students to contact instructors and employees to consult supervisors if they cannot come in.
    24. present: It instructs students to contact instructors and employees to consult supervisors if they cannot come in.
    25. absent: Its directives concern contacting instructors, supervisors and remote work arrangements, not a protective action like sheltering or avoiding roads.
  • Timepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present, unanimously: locations "will open at noon on Tuesday, January 18", with classes at 12:30 p.m.

    When the message applies. A timestamp, the word now or immediately, or a phrase like until further notice tells the reader whether the danger is current and how quickly to act.

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    1. present: It says locations 'will open at noon on Tuesday, January 18'.
    2. present: It gives opening at noon on Tuesday, January 18.
    3. present: It says locations 'will open at noon on Tuesday, January 18'.
    4. present: Opening at noon on Tuesday, January 18.
    5. present: It says campus opens 'at noon on Tuesday, January 18'.
    6. present: It says campus will "open at noon on Tuesday, January 18".
    7. present: Opens at noon on Tuesday, January 18.
    8. present: It says campus opens "at noon on Tuesday, January 18".
    9. present: It says campus opens "at noon on Tuesday, January 18".
    10. present: It says campus 'will open at noon on Tuesday, January 18'.
    11. present: It says campus opens "at noon on Tuesday, January 18".
    12. present: It says campus opens at noon on Tuesday, January 18.
    13. present: It says campus opens at noon on Tuesday, January 18.
    14. present: It says the campus opens at noon on Tuesday, January 18.
    15. present: Opening 'at noon on Tuesday, January 18'.
    16. present: It gives "noon on Tuesday, January 18".
    17. present: It says locations open at noon on Tuesday, January 18.
    18. present: It gives opening at noon on Tuesday, January 18.
    19. present: Opening 'at noon on Tuesday, January 18'.
    20. present: Opening at noon on Tuesday, January 18.
    21. present: It gives opening at noon on Tuesday, January 18.
    22. present: It says campus will 'open at noon on Tuesday, January 18'.
    23. present: It says campus opens 'at noon on Tuesday, January 18'.
    24. present: It gives noon on Tuesday, January 18, and class start at 12:30 p.m.
    25. present: It says locations 'will open at noon on Tuesday, January 18' and classes begin at 12:30 p.m.
  • Impactpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present, unanimously: it cites "hazardous conditions caused by winter weather" and "hazardous roadways", conveying the weather's dangerous effects.

    What the hazard could do to the people in its path. Beyond naming the threat, a complete warning conveys its potential consequences or severity, such as that a tornado can level buildings or that a leak could be explosive, so recipients grasp how much danger they are in. Research on warning message content finds that a concrete impact statement helps people personalize their risk and act sooner.

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    1. present: It cites 'hazardous conditions' and 'hazardous roadways', conveying the weather's dangerous effects.
    2. present: It cites 'hazardous conditions caused by winter weather' and hazardous roadways, conveying severity.
    3. present: It cites 'hazardous conditions' and 'hazardous roadways', which conveys how serious the weather is.
    4. present: Cites 'hazardous conditions' and 'hazardous roadways', conveying severity.
    5. present: It describes 'hazardous conditions' and 'hazardous roadways', conveying the danger of travel.
    6. present: It describes "hazardous conditions" and "hazardous roadways", conveying danger from the weather.
    7. present: Calls conditions and roadways 'hazardous', conveying severity.
    8. present: It describes "hazardous conditions" and "hazardous roadways", conveying danger to travelers.
    9. present: It cites "hazardous conditions" and "hazardous roadways", conveying danger from the weather.
    10. present: It describes 'hazardous conditions' and 'hazardous roadways', conveying the danger of travel.
    11. present: It cites "hazardous conditions" and "hazardous roadways", conveying severity.
    12. present: It cites "hazardous conditions" and "hazardous roadways", conveying severity.
    13. present: It describes "hazardous conditions" and hazardous roadways that may block access.
    14. present: It cites "hazardous conditions" and "hazardous roadways", conveying danger.
    15. present: Cites 'hazardous conditions' and 'hazardous roadways', conveying severity.
    16. present: It cites "hazardous conditions" and "hazardous roadways", stating the danger.
    17. present: It cites 'hazardous conditions' and 'hazardous roadways', conveying danger from the weather.
    18. present: It cites 'hazardous conditions' and 'hazardous roadways', conveying severity.
    19. present: States 'hazardous conditions' and 'hazardous roadways', conveying danger.
    20. present: Refers to hazardous conditions and hazardous roadways, conveying danger.
    21. present: It refers to 'hazardous conditions' and 'hazardous roadways', conveying danger.
    22. present: It cites 'hazardous conditions' and 'hazardous roadways', stating the severity.
    23. present: It cites 'hazardous conditions' and 'hazardous roadways', conveying danger to travel.
    24. present: It calls the conditions and roadways "hazardous", conveying the severity of travel risk.
    25. present: It calls the conditions 'hazardous' and mentions 'hazardous roadways', conveying the danger the weather poses to travel.

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Delayed opening announced.
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Campus Alert Archive. "Clemson University: University announces Tuesday delayed opening for winter weather." Incident of January 18, 2022. Added July 2026; last updated September 2026. https://campusalertarchive.com/case/clemson-university-delayed-opening-jan-18-2022-2022-01-18/

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