Due to predicted winter storm, the Oxford campus will be closed on Friday (1/22). Follow emergency.olemiss.edu for updates.
Due to the threat of winter weather as a result of the approaching storm and predictions of hazardous road conditions, the Oxford campus of the University of Mississippi will be closed on Friday (1/22/16).
The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for many counties in the Mid-South, including Lafayette County and Oxford City. The warning goes into effect starting tonight (Thursday) at midnight and is in effect through Friday (1/22) at 9:00 p.m.
Current predictions indicate that the weather system will move through the Mid-South early Friday morning and into Friday. Predicted snow amounts for the area differ based on the county. Predictions can change. Please follow local weather for updates on weather predictions.
Please do not attempt to return to campus on Friday. If you are traveling back to Oxford after the storm leaves the area, please check travel and weather conditions along your route and in Oxford before you travel, and make plans accordingly (e.g., plan to arrive ahead of the weather system or after roads have been cleared). This winter storm will affect large portions of the region and nation, please plan accordingly.
Rebel Market will be open for food service 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Follow Ole Miss Dining website for updates or changes to locations and schedule.
The Crisis Action Team is in contact with local Emergency Management Administrators and the National Weather Service. They will continue to monitor the predictions. Any further change to the university’s schedule will be posted at emergency.olemiss.edu. Messages also will be sent using RebAlert, email, and Twitter (@RebAlert). Additionally, a message will be available at 915-1040.
DeSoto Campus: Closed Friday
Tupelo Campus: Closed Friday
Booneville Campus: Closed Friday
Grenada Campus: No change to the schedule at this time. Follow website for updates.