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In-person classes were canceled Saturday and Sunday, then canceled Monday. Normal operations resumed Tuesday.

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University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
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UTC Community: The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an Ice Storm Warning for Chattanooga / Hamilton County, TN from Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1:00 PM through Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM. A storm system will approach the region on Saturday, with wintry precipitation forecasted. The safety of the University community is always our top priority. Out of an abundance of caution, the University will modify campus operations during this weather event. Modification to Campus Operations Saturday, January 24, 2026 All in-person only classes and activities scheduled for Saturday, January 24, 2026 are CANCELLED. Hybrid and Online-only classes may still be held virtually at the discretion of the faculty member. For employees with assigned Saturday hours, this will be an unscheduled administrative closure. "Essential Employees" should report to campus as directed by their supervisor. Other Modifications: Mocs Dining (Aramark) will operate on a modified schedule: Main Campus Crossroads Dining Hall: Open from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM. UC Food Court: CLOSED Freshens: CLOSED Starbucks: CLOSED South Campus Subway: Open from 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM. South Campus POD: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM. West Campus Einstein Bros: CLOSED Local Resturant Row: CLOSED West Campus POD: Open from 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM. Campus Recreation Aquatic and Recreation Center (ARC) will be OPEN from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM. The pool will be closed. Sports Complex will be CLOSED. Mail Services will be CLOSED per their normal schedule. Mocs Express (Campus Shuttle) and other CARTA buses are SUSPENDED. University Center will be CLOSED. UTC Bookstore will be OPEN from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. UTC Library will be OPEN from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM. All in-person events scheduled to take place are CANCELLED. Organizers will communicate if these events are to be rescheduled and, if so, on what dates and times. Sunday, January 25, 2026 All in-person activities scheduled for Sunday, January 25, 2026 are CANCELLED. For employees with assigned Sunday hours, this will be an unscheduled administrative closure. "Essential Employees" should report to campus as directed by their supervisor. Other Modifications: Mocs Dining (Aramark) will operate on a modified schedule: Main Campus Crossroads Dining Hall: Open from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM. UC Food Court: CLOSED Freshens: CLOSED Starbucks: CLOSED South Campus Subway: Open from 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM. South Campus POD: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM. West Campus Einstein Bros: CLOSED Local Resturant Row: CLOSED West Campus POD: Open from 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM. Campus Recreation Aquatic and Recreation Center (ARC) will be OPEN from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM. The pool will be closed. Sports Complex will be CLOSED. Mail Services will be CLOSED per their normal schedule. Mocs Express (Campus Shuttle) and other CARTA buses are SUSPENDED. University Center will be CLOSED. UTC Bookstore will be CLOSED per their normal schedule. UTC Library will be OPEN from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM. All events scheduled to take place are CANCELLED. Organizers will communicate if these events are to be rescheduled and, if so, on what dates and times. Emergencies: Students living ON-CAMPUS should call the UTC Police at (423) 425-HELP/4357. Students living OFF-CAMPUS should call 911. Students, faculty, and staff experiencing a mental health crisis should call the UTC CARE line at (423) 425-CARE/2273. Personal Safety Students who are unable to travel to campus safely due to local road conditions are encouraged to prioritize their safety and notify their course instructors as soon as possible. Faculty will work with students to provide reasonable accommodations. Students are expected to complete required coursework in accordance with guidelines set by their instructors. Faculty members who are unable to travel to campus safely due to local road conditions are encouraged to prioritize their safety and contact their Department Head or School/Program Director as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements, consistent with the UTC Faculty Handbook. Staff members who are unable to travel to campus safely due to local road conditions are encouraged to prioritize their safety and contact their supervisor as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements for documenting annual leave or seeking authorization to contribute to services remotely to the extent feasible. Updates Any further modifications to campus operations will be shared via the UTC-Alert system by 1/25/2025 by 5:00 PM. To view the latest alerts, visit the UTC-Alert Status website. To learn more about the UTC-Alert system, visit www.utc.edu/utc-alert Message issued on 1/23/2026 at 4:30 PM
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UPDATEWebsite+1d
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UTC Community: The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for the Chattanooga / Hamilton County area from 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Monday, January 26, 2026, and again from 6:00 p.m. Monday, January 26, 2026, through 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Very cold wind chills are expected. Use caution when outdoors and wear appropriate cold-weather clothing. Slick conditions are possible overnight and Monday morning, with patches of freezing rain or drizzle possible this evening. Water remaining on sidewalks, parking lots, and roadways is likely to freeze overnight as temperatures drop. The safety of the University community remains our top priority. While campus and downtown Chattanooga are generally clear, outlying areas and higher elevations are expected to continue experiencing hazardous conditions. Out of an abundance of caution, the University will modify campus operations during this weather event. Modification to Campus Operations All classes and activities scheduled for Monday, January 26, 2026, are CANCELLED. For employees, this will be an unscheduled administrative closure. "Essential Employees" should report to campus as directed by their supervisor. Other Modifications: Mocs Dining (Aramark) will operate on a modified schedule: Main Campus Crossroads Dining Hall: OPEN from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM. UC Food Court: CLOSED Freshens: CLOSED Starbucks: OPEN from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. South Campus Subway: OPEN from 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM. South Campus POD: OPEN from 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM. West Campus Einstein Bros: CLOSED Local Restaurant Row (Chef Express): OPEN from 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM. West Campus POD: OPEN from 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM. Campus Recreation Aquatic and Recreation Center (ARC) will be OPEN from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM. The pool will be closed. Sports Complex will be CLOSED. Mail & Print Services will be CLOSED. Mocs Express (Campus Shuttle) is SUSPENDED. All other CARTA buses are beginning service at 10:00 AM, dependent on road conditions. University Center will be CLOSED. UTC Bookstore will be CLOSED. UTC Library will be OPEN from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM. All Activities and Events are CANCELLED. Organizers will communicate if these activities or events are to be rescheduled and, if so, on what dates and times. Emergencies: Students living ON-CAMPUS should call the UTC Police at (423) 425-HELP/4357. Students living OFF-CAMPUS should call 911. Students, faculty, and staff experiencing a mental health crisis should call the UTCares line at (423) 425-CARE/2273. Personal Safety Students who are unable to travel to campus safely due to local road conditions are encouraged to prioritize their safety and notify their course instructors as soon as possible. Faculty will work with students to provide reasonable accommodations. Students are expected to complete required coursework in accordance with guidelines set by their instructors. Faculty members who are unable to travel to campus safely due to local road conditions are encouraged to prioritize their safety and contact their Department Head or School/Program Director as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements, consistent with the UTC Faculty Handbook. Staff members who are unable to travel to campus safely due to local road conditions are encouraged to prioritize their safety and contact their supervisor as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements for documenting annual leave or seeking authorization to contribute to services remotely to the extent feasible. Updates Any further modifications to campus operations will be shared via the UTC-Alert system by 1/26/2026 by 5:00 PM. To view the latest alerts, visit the UTC-Alert Status website. To learn more about the UTC-Alert system, visit www.utc.edu/utc-alert Message issued on 1/25/2026 at 3:30 PM
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Monday classes and activities are canceled.
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ALL CLEARWebsite+2d
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UTC Community: The Cold Weather Advisory issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) for the Chattanooga/Hamilton County, TN area remains in effect through 12:00 p.m. tomorrow. Tonight, wind chills are expected to range from 5 degrees to as low as -15 degrees in higher elevations. Very cold temperatures are forecast to continue through the remainder of the week and into the weekend. The University will resume normal operations on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Students, employees, and affiliates are encouraged to prioritize their personal safety while traveling to and navigating around campus. Although roads and walkways have been treated to mitigate hazards, individuals should use caution and allow extra time, as some areas may remain icy. Students who are unable to travel to campus safely due to local road conditions are encouraged to prioritize their safety and notify their course instructors as soon as possible. Faculty will work with students to provide reasonable accommodations. Students are expected to complete required coursework in accordance with guidelines set by their instructors. Faculty members who are unable to travel to campus safely due to local road conditions are encouraged to prioritize their safety and contact their Department Head or School/Program Director as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements, consistent with the UTC Faculty Handbook. Staff members who are unable to travel to campus safely due to local road conditions are encouraged to prioritize their safety and contact their supervisor as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements for documenting annual leave or seeking authorization to contribute to services remotely to the extent feasible. Message issued on 1/26/2026 at 3:15 PM
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Normal operations resume the next day. The cold-weather advisory was still in effect.
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How the first alert is built

To check this alert, SuperGrok Heavy 4.5 (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.

UTC Community: The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an Ice Storm Warning for Chattanooga / Hamilton County, TN from Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1:00 PM through Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM. A storm system will approach the region on Saturday, with wintry precipitation forecasted. The safety of the University community is always our top priority. Out of an abundance of caution, the University will modify campus operations during this weather event. Modification to Campus Operations Saturday, January 24, 2026 All in-person only classes and activities scheduled for Saturday, January 24, 2026 are CANCELLED. Hybrid and Online-only classes may still be held virtually at the discretion of the faculty member. For employees with assigned Saturday hours, this will be an unscheduled administrative closure. "Essential Employees" should report to campus as directed by their supervisor. Other Modifications: Mocs Dining (Aramark) will operate on a modified schedule: Main Campus Crossroads Dining Hall: Open from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM. UC Food Court: CLOSED Freshens: CLOSED Starbucks: CLOSED South Campus Subway: Open from 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM. South Campus POD: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM. West Campus Einstein Bros: CLOSED Local Resturant Row: CLOSED West Campus POD: Open from 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM. Campus Recreation Aquatic and Recreation Center (ARC) will be OPEN from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM. The pool will be closed. Sports Complex will be CLOSED. Mail Services will be CLOSED per their normal schedule. Mocs Express (Campus Shuttle) and other CARTA buses are SUSPENDED. University Center will be CLOSED. UTC Bookstore will be OPEN from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. UTC Library will be OPEN from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM. All in-person events scheduled to take place are CANCELLED. Organizers will communicate if these events are to be rescheduled and, if so, on what dates and times. Sunday, January 25, 2026 All in-person activities scheduled for Sunday, January 25, 2026 are CANCELLED. For employees with assigned Sunday hours, this will be an unscheduled administrative closure. "Essential Employees" should report to campus as directed by their supervisor. Other Modifications: Mocs Dining (Aramark) will operate on a modified schedule: Main Campus Crossroads Dining Hall: Open from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM. UC Food Court: CLOSED Freshens: CLOSED Starbucks: CLOSED South Campus Subway: Open from 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM. South Campus POD: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM. West Campus Einstein Bros: CLOSED Local Resturant Row: CLOSED West Campus POD: Open from 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM. Campus Recreation Aquatic and Recreation Center (ARC) will be OPEN from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM. The pool will be closed. Sports Complex will be CLOSED. Mail Services will be CLOSED per their normal schedule. Mocs Express (Campus Shuttle) and other CARTA buses are SUSPENDED. University Center will be CLOSED. UTC Bookstore will be CLOSED per their normal schedule. UTC Library will be OPEN from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM. All events scheduled to take place are CANCELLED. Organizers will communicate if these events are to be rescheduled and, if so, on what dates and times. Emergencies: Students living ON-CAMPUS should call the UTC Police at (423) 425-HELP/4357. Students living OFF-CAMPUS should call 911. Students, faculty, and staff experiencing a mental health crisis should call the UTC CARE line at (423) 425-CARE/2273. Personal Safety Students who are unable to travel to campus safely due to local road conditions are encouraged to prioritize their safety and notify their course instructors as soon as possible. Faculty will work with students to provide reasonable accommodations. Students are expected to complete required coursework in accordance with guidelines set by their instructors. Faculty members who are unable to travel to campus safely due to local road conditions are encouraged to prioritize their safety and contact their Department Head or School/Program Director as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements, consistent with the UTC Faculty Handbook. Staff members who are unable to travel to campus safely due to local road conditions are encouraged to prioritize their safety and contact their supervisor as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements for documenting annual leave or seeking authorization to contribute to services remotely to the extent feasible. Updates Any further modifications to campus operations will be shared via the UTC-Alert system by 1/25/2025 by 5:00 PM. To view the latest alerts, visit the UTC-Alert Status website. To learn more about the UTC-Alert system, visit www.utc.edu/utc-alert Message issued on 1/23/2026 at 4:30 PM

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    25 of 25 passes marked this absent. "UTC Community" addresses readers and does not sign an office.

    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. absent: First reading: absent. "UTC Community" addresses readers and does not sign an office.
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  • Hazardpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    25 of 25 passes marked this present. "Ice Storm Warning" names 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: First reading: present. "Ice Storm Warning" names the hazard.
    2. present: Second reading: present. "Ice Storm Warning" names the hazard.
    3. present: Third reading: present. "Ice Storm Warning" names the hazard.
    4. present: Fourth reading: present. "Ice Storm Warning" names the hazard.
    5. present: Fifth reading: present. "Ice Storm Warning" names the hazard.
    6. present: Sixth reading: present. "Ice Storm Warning" names the hazard.
    7. present: Seventh reading: present. "Ice Storm Warning" names the hazard.
    8. present: Eighth reading: present. "Ice Storm Warning" names the hazard.
    9. present: Ninth reading: present. "Ice Storm Warning" names the hazard.
    10. present: Tenth reading: present. "Ice Storm Warning" names the hazard.
    11. present: Eleventh reading: present. "Ice Storm Warning" names the hazard.
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    19. present: Nineteenth reading: present. "Ice Storm Warning" names the hazard.
    20. present: Twentieth reading: present. "Ice Storm Warning" names the hazard.
    21. present: Twenty-first reading: present. "Ice Storm Warning" names the hazard.
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    25. present: Twenty-fifth reading: present. "Ice Storm Warning" names the hazard.
  • Locationpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    25 of 25 passes marked this present. Canceling in-person classes names the campus a weather closure covers.

    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: First reading: present. Canceling in-person classes names the campus a weather closure covers.
    2. present: Second reading: present. Canceling in-person classes names the campus a weather closure covers.
    3. present: Third reading: present. Canceling in-person classes names the campus a weather closure covers.
    4. present: Fourth reading: present. Canceling in-person classes names the campus a weather closure covers.
    5. present: Fifth reading: present. Canceling in-person classes names the campus a weather closure covers.
    6. present: Sixth reading: present. Canceling in-person classes names the campus a weather closure covers.
    7. present: Seventh reading: present. Canceling in-person classes names the campus a weather closure covers.
    8. present: Eighth reading: present. Canceling in-person classes names the campus a weather closure covers.
    9. present: Ninth reading: present. Canceling in-person classes names the campus a weather closure covers.
    10. present: Tenth reading: present. Canceling in-person classes names the campus a weather closure covers.
    11. present: Eleventh reading: present. Canceling in-person classes names the campus a weather closure covers.
    12. present: Twelfth reading: present. Canceling in-person classes names the campus a weather closure covers.
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    18. present: Eighteenth reading: present. Canceling in-person classes names the campus a weather closure covers.
    19. present: Nineteenth reading: present. Canceling in-person classes names the campus a weather closure covers.
    20. present: Twentieth reading: present. Canceling in-person classes names the campus a weather closure covers.
    21. present: Twenty-first reading: present. Canceling in-person classes names the campus a weather closure covers.
    22. present: Twenty-second reading: present. Canceling in-person classes names the campus a weather closure covers.
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  • Guidanceabsent0/25

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    25 of 25 passes marked this absent. Canceled classes and closed buildings are a schedule change.

    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. absent: First reading: absent. Canceled classes and closed buildings are a schedule change.
    2. absent: Second reading: absent. Canceled classes and closed buildings are a schedule change.
    3. absent: Third reading: absent. Canceled classes and closed buildings are a schedule change.
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    10. absent: Tenth reading: absent. Canceled classes and closed buildings are a schedule change.
    11. absent: Eleventh reading: absent. Canceled classes and closed buildings are a schedule change.
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  • Timepresent25/25

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    25 of 25 passes marked this present. "1:00 PM" and "7:00 PM" give the clocks.

    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: First reading: present. "1:00 PM" and "7:00 PM" give the clocks.
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  • Impactabsent0/25

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    25 of 25 passes marked this absent. No injury and no suspect description are stated.

    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. absent: First reading: absent. No injury and no suspect description are stated.
    2. absent: Second reading: absent. No injury and no suspect description are stated.
    3. absent: Third reading: absent. No injury and no suspect description are stated.
    4. absent: Fourth reading: absent. No injury and no suspect description are stated.
    5. absent: Fifth reading: absent. No injury and no suspect description are stated.
    6. absent: Sixth reading: absent. No injury and no suspect description are stated.
    7. absent: Seventh reading: absent. No injury and no suspect description are stated.
    8. absent: Eighth reading: absent. No injury and no suspect description are stated.
    9. absent: Ninth reading: absent. No injury and no suspect description are stated.
    10. absent: Tenth reading: absent. No injury and no suspect description are stated.
    11. absent: Eleventh reading: absent. No injury and no suspect description are stated.
    12. absent: Twelfth reading: absent. No injury and no suspect description are stated.
    13. absent: Thirteenth reading: absent. No injury and no suspect description are stated.
    14. absent: Fourteenth reading: absent. No injury and no suspect description are stated.
    15. absent: Fifteenth reading: absent. No injury and no suspect description are stated.
    16. absent: Sixteenth reading: absent. No injury and no suspect description are stated.
    17. absent: Seventeenth reading: absent. No injury and no suspect description are stated.
    18. absent: Eighteenth reading: absent. No injury and no suspect description are stated.
    19. absent: Nineteenth reading: absent. No injury and no suspect description are stated.
    20. absent: Twentieth reading: absent. No injury and no suspect description are stated.
    21. absent: Twenty-first reading: absent. No injury and no suspect description are stated.
    22. absent: Twenty-second reading: absent. No injury and no suspect description are stated.
    23. absent: Twenty-third reading: absent. No injury and no suspect description are stated.
    24. absent: Twenty-fourth reading: absent. No injury and no suspect description are stated.
    25. absent: Twenty-fifth reading: absent. No injury and no suspect description are stated.

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About this analysis
Context

Background

Three messages on the UTC-ALERT status archive. A Friday ice-storm warning produced the weekend closure. A Sunday message canceled Monday. A Monday message restored Tuesday operations.
Analysis

Key Findings

An ice storm warning led to canceled in-person classes on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.
Normal operations resumed on Tuesday.
Outcome
Classes stayed canceled through Monday. The campus resumed normal operations on Tuesday.
Provenance

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Cite this case

Campus Alert Archive. "University of Tennessee at Chattanooga: Ice storm cancels a weekend and the next weekday." Incident of January 24, 2026. Added October 2026. https://campusalertarchive.com/case/university-of-tennessee-at-chattanooga-ice-storm-closure-2026-01-24/

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Added October 2026Updated October 2026Via ingestion