Class Cancellation And Administrative Closure for Wednesday, May 6

[4:42 p.m. | May 6, 2026] 

CU Boulder will observe normal summer operating hours tomorrow, May 7, 2026. Facilities Management and Housing Facilities have worked throughout the day to clear campus walkways of snow and downed tree limbs, and will continue to address safety concerns throughout the evening and tomorrow. For those reporting to campus tomorrow, please use caution and avoid hazardous areas on campus.

The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning overnight for Boulder County. Be cautious of icy roads and walkways, especially on the north side of campus buildings. Several areas of campus have been taped off due to fallen or failing tree limbs, so please use an alternate route. Do not walk or park under trees covered in heavy snow.

Please report any of the following to the Operations Control Center (OCC) at 303-492-5522:

• Downed tree branches blocking campus streets or walkways
• Icy or slick spots on campus walkways
• Pipe leaks or frozen pipes
• Wet ceiling tiles or roof leaks
• Other issues articulated on Facilities Management’s Services webpage

Clean up around campus is likely to take several days. Thank you for your patience as our crews work diligently to remove all hazards from campus.

[7:24 p.m., Tues. May 5, 2026]

CU Boulder has issued a campus closure for May 6, 2026, in response to a Winter Storm Warning from the National Weather Service. All in-person and remote (synchronous) classes are canceled for the day. However, online (asynchronous) classes are not affected.

Forecasts indicate 6 to 10 inches of heavy, wet snow through Wednesday, increasing the likelihood of downed trees and branches, as well as potential power outages. Please use caution if traveling or moving about affected areas.

• Avoid walking, biking, gathering, or parking under trees or large branches, and use extra caution in tree-lined areas, as falling branches or debris may occur during and immediately after snowfall.
• If you see a downed power line, stay at least 30 feet away, assume it's live and dangerous, and immediately call 911 to report it as an electrical emergency.
• Facilities Management may require several days to remove debris. Report broken tree branches or facilities impacts to the Operations Control Center (OCC) at 303-492-5522.

Per the Campus Closure Policy:  

Administrative Closure means that administrative functions of the campus are closed so that the campus can implement the protocols required to continue essential services (dining, housing, facilities, safety, etc.). Please stay clear of any debris and downed lines. 

• Campus events, facilities and venues may be closed or canceled, and employees, students and others should contact venues and event organizers directly for questions regarding operating status. 
• Critical and essential services employees should report to their duty locations. 
• All other employees should remain off campus.
• It is not expected for most faculty and staff to work during the closure regardless of work modality. In the event that multi-campus, virtual meetings not pertaining to the closure are scheduled, communication will be sent to impacted employees as early as possible. All other meetings are canceled, regardless of modality.
• Administrative leave is granted to all regular employees for their scheduled work hours during the period of Administrative Closure. Employees may reference the Inclement Weather Guidance from Human Resources for more information, including requirements and guidance for essential and critical services employees who may be required to work during the closure.

Visit the Campus Dining Services website for up-to-date information on hours and locations.

Stay safe, Buffs. Keep your devices charged and monitor alerts.colorado.edu, the CU Boulder Safe App and CU Boulder social media channels for updates. You may also follow the below agencies for more information: 

• Follow @NWSBoulder on X.
• Follow Xcel Energy Colorado on X for power outage updates.