Hampshire College

If a snowstorm happens before classes begin or offices open, the director of campus planning and support services, in close coordination with the director of physical plant, will decide about closing or delaying the opening of the college. This decision is based on weather forecasts and the condition of parking lots, paths, and roads on campus and roads leading to campus. If a decision is made to close or delay opening, this decision will be made by 6:30 AM and a message to that effect will be placed on the Hampshire College hotline 413.559.5508.

Dining services will continue to be open for meals during closed days.

If a snowstorm happens during the day, the director of campus planning and support services, in close coordination with the director of physical plant, will decide about closing early, after consultation with the dean of faculty's, president’s, and student affairs offices about the impact of the early closing on the academic program. If a decision is made to close early, the human resources office will communicate this to offices, schools, and houses, and a message will be placed on the hotline.

Delayed Opening Announcements
Hampshire College Recorded Hotline:
413.559.5508

Radio:

WHYN 560 AM
WFCR    88.5 FM
WHYN   93.1 FM
WRNX 100.9 FM
WLZR    99.3 FM
WMAS   94.7 FM

Television:
WWLP TV 22
WGGB TV 40

FIVE COLLEGE HOTLINES:
UMass                 413.545.3630
Amherst College 413.542.SNOW
Mount Holyoke  413.538.2330
Smith College     413.585.INFO