University Status

Saturday, Jan. 24

5:12 p.m.

Due to inclement weather, the Virginia Tech campus in Blacksburg will be under reduced operations Sunday, Jan. 25, with all events and activities canceled and Monday, Jan. 26, with all classes, events, and activities canceled. 

In-person classes and activities will be canceled; all online classes will be held as scheduled.

University employees designated "emergency personnel" are expected to report to or remain at work as instructed by their supervisor. Non-emergency personnel working on the Blacksburg campus should not come to campus. Employees with a remote or hybrid work schedule should continue to work from their remote location as scheduled

Residence halls and dining centers will remain open. Dining hall schedule information and any schedule changes can be found online. Online events will be held as scheduled.

Visit ridebt.org for the latest Blacksburg Transit information.

A Snow Route Emergency will remain in effect until further notice.

4:04 p.m.

Blacksburg Transit service will cease at 6:45 p.m. today. There will be no BT service on Sunday, Jan. 25.  Visit ridebt.org for details. 

3:28 p.m.

Snow routes are in effect. Parking is prohibited along these streets on the Blacksburg campus. Vehicles will be towed to keep the area clear for snow removal and emergency vehicle use. 

• Washington Street: between Kent Street and Duck Pond Drive.
• Kent Street: between Washington Street and Turner Way.
• South Drillfield Drive: between Kent Street and West Campus Drive (both sides of the road).
• Beamer Way: between Washington Street and Southgate Drive.
• Alumni Mall: Inbound and outbound lanes

Friday, Jan. 23

3:20 p.m.

Dining centers will maintain normal hours on Saturday, Jan. 24, and Sunday, Jan. 25, with the following exceptions:

• Deets and DX will close at 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
• Xpress Lane Market will close at 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

Some shops may have abbreviated menus.

2:50 p.m.

Here are building and service operation updates for Saturday, Jan. 24, for all Student Engagement and Campus Life-managed buildings on the Blacksburg campus.

• Squires Student Center: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Breakzone: Noon - 4 p.m.
  • Perspective Gallery: Noon-4 p.m.
• War Memorial Chapel: 7 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Graduate Life Center: Closed
• Johnston Student Center: Closed

1:12 p.m.

Due to the projected combination of snow beginning Saturday, Jan. 24, followed by ice accumulation, cold temperatures, and increased wind gusts over the following days in the New River Valley, snow and ice removal operations on the Blacksburg campus will be modified to help support safe and efficient pedestrian and vehicular travel. Reflective of the timing of the winter storm, snow and ice removal on campus roadways and main sidewalks around residential and dining facilities will be prioritized through the weekend. Academic portions of campus as well as parking lots will be among the areas plowed later in the event. Read more

12:40 p.m.

The Reynolds Homestead in Critz, Virginia, will be closed Saturday, Jan. 24 through Monday, Jan. 26.

The University Club  will be closed Saturday, Jan. 24.

12:16 p.m.

The Virginia Tech Roanoke Center will be closed Saturday, Jan. 24, through Monday, Jan. 26.

11:29 a.m.

Rec Sports will close War Memorial Hall and McComas Hall at 4 p.m. Saturday. Both will open at normal times: McComas Hall at 8 a.m. and War Memorial Hall at 10 a.m.

11:17 a.m.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning to take effect from Saturday, Jan. 24, to Monday, Jan. 26.

11:08 a.m.

Given potential disruptions from anticipated wintry weather, faculty are encouraged to plan ahead and to be prepared to make appropriate instructional adjustments consistent with university operating status:

• If the university (or a specific location) is closed, in-person classes will be cancelled, while online classes should continue as scheduled.
• If the university remains open, faculty should use professional judgment in accommodating reasonable student circumstances related to weather or travel conditions.

10:18 a.m.

Gov. Abigail Spanberger declared a state of emergency today due to winter weather that will impact most of the commonwealth beginning Saturday and lasting through Monday morning. 

8:41 a.m.

Colder temperatures and wintry precipitation bring new challenges. These quick tips from Virginia Tech Emergency Management and Division of Facilities can help you stay safe and prepared all winter long.

Thursday, Jan. 22

8:40 a.m.

In anticipation of potential wintry weather, Virginia Tech has put snow emergency routes on the Blacksburg campus in effect starting at 5 p.m. Friday.

All state vehicles parked along the snow routes must also be moved during this time to ensure streets remain open for emergency use. 

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning to take effect from Saturday, Jan. 24, to Monday, Jan. 26.

Snow routes go into effect prior to road conditions deteriorating to support snow removal and emergency vehicle movement.

University officials are monitoring the potential for wintry weather throughout the weekend. If conditions affect campus operations, updates will be posted to the university's status page and distributed through email, official Virginia Tech social media accounts, and - if immediate action is needed - VT Alerts.