University cancels classes after storm

Thursday, February 7, 2008

The University called off classes yesterday for the first time in six years due to snow.

Lawrence got about four inches of snow Tuesday night after a day of rain.

Photo by Rachel Seymour

A car travels west bound on freshly, cleared east 15th Street on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008. The University of Kansas canceled all classes on the Edwards Campus on Wednesday , because of heavy snow fall late Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning.

University officials walked and drove around campus to check conditions before 6 a.m. Wednesday.

“Based on current conditions, coupled with continued blowing snow, the decision was made to cancel classes,” said Jill Jess, associate director of news and media relations, in an e-mail.

The new emergency texting system put in place in November was not used to notify students of the cancellation. Jess said that the University relied on KU’s home page, area media, and 864-SNOW.

She did not give a reason for not using the text service.

The last time classes were canceled for snow was Jan. 30 and 31, 2002.

Classes were also canceled March 13, 2006 after a microburst that caused $6 million worth of damage.

According to the University Relations Web site, the first time classes were canceled since they started keeping track in 1972 was Feb. 12 and 13, 1978.

The next date was Feb. 2, 1983.

The University’s Web site on inclement weather said the provost and chancellor cooperate with the Public Safety office, Lawrence police, highway patrol and the National Weather Service to decide whether to cancel classes.

They base the decision on weather reports and road conditions. Whether buses can safely maneuver the hills on campus is a big part of the decision as well.

Sunflower Channel 6 Weather’s Web site said that the average precipitation for the beginning of the year until now is 1.4 inches. This year, Lawrence has received 1.8 inches.

“The safety of our students, faculty and staff is the most important consideration in the decision to cancel classes during inclement weather,” said Jess.

—Edited by Samuel Lamb

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