{ "id": "2026-01-24-university-of-tennessee-at-chattanooga-ice-storm-closure", "slug": "university-of-tennessee-at-chattanooga-ice-storm-closure-2026-01-24", "institution": { "name": "University of Tennessee at Chattanooga", "shortName": "UTC", "state": "TN", "type": "public-r2", "alertSystemName": "UTC-Alert", "enrollment": 11400 }, "incident": { "date": "2026-01-24", "endDate": "2026-01-26", "type": "winter-storm", "cleryCategory": "emergency-notification", "resolution": "resolved", "headline": "Ice storm cancels a weekend and the next weekday", "headlinePublic": "Ice storm cancels a weekend and the next weekday", "summary": "In-person classes were [canceled Saturday and Sunday](https://www.utc.edu/finance-and-administration/department-of-public-safety/alerts-status), then [canceled Monday](https://www.utc.edu/finance-and-administration/department-of-public-safety/alerts-status). Normal operations [resumed Tuesday](https://www.utc.edu/finance-and-administration/department-of-public-safety/alerts-status).", "outcome": "Classes stayed canceled through Monday. The campus resumed normal operations on Tuesday." }, "alerts": [ { "sequence": 1, "type": "initial", "channel": "website", "verbatimText": "UTC Community:\n\nThe 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nModification to Campus Operations\n\nSaturday, January 24, 2026\n\nAll in-person only classes and activities scheduled for Saturday, January 24, 2026 are CANCELLED.\n\nHybrid and Online-only classes may still be held virtually at the discretion of the faculty member.\n\nFor employees with assigned Saturday hours, this will be an unscheduled administrative closure. \"Essential Employees\" should report to campus as directed by their supervisor.\n\nOther Modifications:\n\nMocs Dining (Aramark) will operate on a modified schedule:\n\nMain Campus\n\nCrossroads Dining Hall: Open from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM.\n\nUC Food Court: CLOSED\n\nFreshens: CLOSED\n\nStarbucks: CLOSED\n\nSouth Campus\n\nSubway: Open from 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM.\n\nSouth Campus POD: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM.\n\nWest Campus\n\nEinstein Bros: CLOSED\n\nLocal Resturant Row: CLOSED\n\nWest Campus POD: Open from 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM.\n\nCampus Recreation\n\nAquatic and Recreation Center (ARC) will be OPEN from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM. The pool will be closed.\n\nSports Complex will be CLOSED.\n\nMail Services will be CLOSED per their normal schedule.\n\nMocs Express (Campus Shuttle) and other CARTA buses are SUSPENDED.\n\nUniversity Center will be CLOSED.\n\nUTC Bookstore will be OPEN from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.\n\nUTC Library will be OPEN from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM.\n\nAll 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.\n\nSunday, January 25, 2026\n\nAll in-person activities scheduled for Sunday, January 25, 2026 are CANCELLED.\n\nFor employees with assigned Sunday hours, this will be an unscheduled administrative closure. \"Essential Employees\" should report to campus as directed by their supervisor.\n\nOther Modifications:\n\nMocs Dining (Aramark) will operate on a modified schedule:\n\nMain Campus\n\nCrossroads Dining Hall: Open from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM.\n\nUC Food Court: CLOSED\n\nFreshens: CLOSED\n\nStarbucks: CLOSED\n\nSouth Campus\n\nSubway: Open from 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM.\n\nSouth Campus POD: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM.\n\nWest Campus\n\nEinstein Bros: CLOSED\n\nLocal Resturant Row: CLOSED\n\nWest Campus POD: Open from 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM.\n\nCampus Recreation\n\nAquatic and Recreation Center (ARC) will be OPEN from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM. The pool will be closed.\n\nSports Complex will be CLOSED.\n\nMail Services will be CLOSED per their normal schedule.\n\nMocs Express (Campus Shuttle) and other CARTA buses are SUSPENDED.\n\nUniversity Center will be CLOSED.\n\nUTC Bookstore will be CLOSED per their normal schedule.\n\nUTC Library will be OPEN from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM.\n\nAll 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.\n\nEmergencies:\n\nStudents living ON-CAMPUS should call the UTC Police at (423) 425-HELP/4357.\n\nStudents living OFF-CAMPUS should call 911.\n\nStudents, faculty, and staff experiencing a mental health crisis should call the UTC CARE line at (423) 425-CARE/2273.\n\nPersonal Safety\n\nStudents 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.\n\nFaculty 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.\n\nStaff 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.\n\nUpdates\nAny 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\n\nMessage issued on 1/23/2026 at 4:30 PM", "isVerbatimConfirmed": true, "confidence": "high", "sourceUrl": "https://www.utc.edu/finance-and-administration/department-of-public-safety/alerts-status", "sourceDescription": "UTC-ALERT status archive", "annotations": [ "Dual fetch of the alerts-status page on 2026-10-12. After scripts and Cloudflare email hashes are removed, both copies of this message match. 4709 characters. sha256 d0ebcf4855c23019845ac20169b4b9691c33032a020814bf8c184fba7dbac8e9.", "The issued line gives the minute. Seconds are not in that line.", "The archive line telling readers to expect a further update says 1/25/2025. That year is in the page text and was not corrected.", "SPN not attempted at 09:25Z" ], "characterCount": 4709, "timestamp": "2026-01-23T16:30:00-05:00" }, { "sequence": 2, "type": "update", "channel": "website", "verbatimText": "UTC Community:\n\nThe 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nModification to Campus Operations\n\nAll classes and activities scheduled for Monday, January 26, 2026, are CANCELLED.\n\nFor employees, this will be an unscheduled administrative closure. \"Essential Employees\" should report to campus as directed by their supervisor.\n\nOther Modifications:\n\nMocs Dining (Aramark) will operate on a modified schedule:\n\nMain Campus\n\nCrossroads Dining Hall: OPEN from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM.\n\nUC Food Court: CLOSED\n\nFreshens: CLOSED\n\nStarbucks: OPEN from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM.\n\nSouth Campus\n\nSubway: OPEN from 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM.\n\nSouth Campus POD: OPEN from 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM.\n\nWest Campus\n\nEinstein Bros: CLOSED\n\nLocal Restaurant Row (Chef Express): OPEN from 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM.\n\nWest Campus POD: OPEN from 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM.\n\nCampus Recreation\n\nAquatic and Recreation Center (ARC) will be OPEN from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM. The pool will be closed.\n\nSports Complex will be CLOSED.\n\nMail & Print Services will be CLOSED.\n\nMocs Express (Campus Shuttle) is SUSPENDED. All other CARTA buses are beginning service at 10:00 AM, dependent on road conditions.\n\nUniversity Center will be CLOSED.\n\nUTC Bookstore will be CLOSED.\n\nUTC Library will be OPEN from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM.\n\nAll 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.\n\nEmergencies:\n\nStudents living ON-CAMPUS should call the UTC Police at (423) 425-HELP/4357.\n\nStudents living OFF-CAMPUS should call 911.\n\nStudents, faculty, and staff experiencing a mental health crisis should call the UTCares line at (423) 425-CARE/2273.\n\nPersonal Safety\n\nStudents 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.\n\nFaculty 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.\n\nStaff 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.\n\nUpdates\nAny 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\n\nMessage issued on 1/25/2026 at 3:30 PM", "isVerbatimConfirmed": true, "confidence": "high", "sourceUrl": "https://www.utc.edu/finance-and-administration/department-of-public-safety/alerts-status", "sourceDescription": "UTC-ALERT status archive", "annotations": [ "Dual fetch of the alerts-status page on 2026-10-12. After scripts and Cloudflare email hashes are removed, both copies of this message match. 3830 characters. sha256 b9abbad13a038559667063eabf791833f4118879a3224b04438d926f86a48ddb.", "The issued line gives the minute. 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Although roads and walkways have been treated to mitigate hazards, individuals should use caution and allow extra time, as some areas may remain icy.\n\nStudents 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.\n\nFaculty 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.\n\nStaff 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.\n\nMessage issued on 1/26/2026 at 3:15 PM", "isVerbatimConfirmed": true, "confidence": "high", "sourceUrl": "https://www.utc.edu/finance-and-administration/department-of-public-safety/alerts-status", "sourceDescription": "UTC-ALERT status archive", "annotations": [ "Dual fetch of the alerts-status page on 2026-10-12. 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