Update regarding winterstorm watch

The University continues to monitor the anticipated snowstorm. At this point, the National Weather Service is predicting that snowfall will begin in the Worcester region mid-day tomorrow (Sunday) and continue through early morning on Monday. Estimates have fluctuated and vary widely but remain in the range of 10” – 18”. 

As an update to the communication yesterday in which we addressed general plans and steps everyone can take to be prepared, we wanted to share that the City of Worcester has implemented a parking ban on city streets. The ban will be going into effect at 1:00 a.m. tomorrow (Sunday). Under the ban, no parking is allowed on main arteries, emergency and bus routes, and downtown critical streets. On other streets, parking only is allowed on odd-numbered side unless posted otherwise. Vehicles parked in violation of the ban will be towed.

A reminder for faculty, staff, and students to be sure you are signed up to receive Clark Alerts via text by sharing your contact information via ClarkYOU. Also, we have activated our emergency inclement weather page on ClarkU.edu and will share updates there if/as necessary, as well as via the University’s social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, and X).

Finally, as we shared with our residential students yesterday, dining services has shifted operations for Sunday. The Table at Higgins will be open from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. The Bistro and the Cougar Café will be closed.