Weather Update

Sunday, February 22, 2026

9:15 a.m.

Due to the snowstorm in our area, the University will be making the following modifications to our normal operations for today, Sunday 2/22, and Monday 2/23:   
 
In-person classes will switch to remote instruction Monday, February 23, 2026. Faculty may hold synchronous remote instruction during the regularly scheduled class session or may assign asynchronous work to make up the hours missed. Faculty should communicate directly with students on the status of their classes. 
 
Staff who normally have required in-person responsibilities should expect to report to campus or check with their managers.  For all other staff, work will continue as scheduled, but remotely, as directed by managers. 
 
Residence Halls: RAs will be on duty as scheduled, and the Residence Life team will be present on campus today and Monday.  
 
Dining: Locke’s Loft will be open today from 10AM till 7PM and on Monday from 8AM till 7PM. All other dining venues will be closed. 
 
Fitness Center: The fitness center will be normal hours from 9AM to 5PM today and 7AM to 10PM on Monday. 
 
Library: The library will be open from 12-8PM today and will open at 11AM on Monday.  
 
Campus Ministry: Tonight’s 7:30 Mass is cancelled.  
 
Counseling: The Counseling Center will be operating remotely on Monday from 9AM - 4:30PM and promptly responding to all emails (counselingcenter@manhattan.edu) and voicemails (718-862-7394).  For emergencies, please contact Public Safety at 718-862-7333. 
 
Health Services: Health Services will be operating remotely on Monday from 9AM - 4:30PM and promptly responding to all emails (health.services@manhattan.edu) and voicemails (718-862-7217).  For emergencies, please contact Public Safety at 718-862-7333. 
 
Parking: The garage will be open as normal; all other parking lots (Draddy, Lower Forecourt, Jasper, GPAC, and RLC) will be closed for snow removal. Prior to snowfall, please move all vehicles from outdoor lots to the indoor garage.
 
Athletics: Athletics will communicate directly with teams with scheduled games or practices. 
 
As always, all members of the community should take local conditions into account when deciding to travel to or from campus.     
 
Public Safety will be on-site 24/7. If you experience any issues, please contact Public Safety at 718-862-7500 or 718-862-7333. 

Sunday, February 22, 2026

9:15 a.m.

Please move vehicles from Draddy, Jasper, Lower Forecourt, GPAC, and Kelly Lots to the University Garage to facilitate snow clearing.

Public Safety will be on-site 24/7. If you experience any issues, please contact Public Safety at 718-862-7500 or 718-862-7333. 

Sunday, February 22, 2026

9:15 a.m.

Due to tomorrow’s forecasted blizzard conditions and snow, the on-campus 7:30 p.m. Sunday Mass will be cancelled.

You may consider attending one of the local parish (Saint Margaret of Cortona) morning Masses if conditions are safe in the a.m.

Also, for your prayer and convenience there is an online Mass at:
www.thesundaymass.org  

Stay safe. We’ll see you NEXT Sunday.

Blessings +
Fr. Bob
Fr. Edward
Rev. Andie

Campus Ministry / Social Action
(Miguel 209)

Saturday, February 21, 2026

11:21 a.m.

The National Weather Service has issued a "Blizzard Warning" for Sunday into Monday. The storm could drop in excess of a foot of snow with wind gusts up to 55 MPH. The heaviest snow is predicted to fall between 8 p.m. Sunday through 12 p.m. Monday. 

The University is closely monitoring the weather and will make a decision regarding the status of on-campus work, classes, and services sometime on Sunday. Depending on the severity of the storm, the University may transition to remote operations, including classes. The community will be notified via the E2Campus Emergency Alert System, University email,  the University website, and social media platforms.

Employees should consult with their supervisor in advance regarding work that may be performed remotely, should a remote work status be implemented. Please note that essential employees will still be required to report to work, unless otherwise directed.  University housing will be made available, as needed, for employees who are required to report to campus, should travel be difficult or unsafe. 

Preparedness Actions:
Public Safety will be on-site 24/7 as always. If you experience any issues, please contact Public Safety at 718-862-7500 or 718-862-7333.