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HR Policy - UW System Administrative Policy 1235 - Inclement Weather/Emergency Conditions

The purpose of this policy is to establish authority for determining what extent university facilities should remain open or closed in the event of inclement weather or other emergency conditions.

 Functional Owner

 UW System

 Executive Sponsors

 UW System Level Policy 

 Policy Contact

 Human Resources Office


Who this policy applies to:

All employees


Rationale:

The purpose of this policy is to establish authority for determining what extent university facilities should remain open or closed in the event of inclement weather or other emergency conditions.


Policy Detail:

This UW System Policy is available on the UW System Policy Page.  For more information, please visit: 

https://www.wisconsin.edu/uw-policies/uw-system-administrative-policies/inclement-weather-emergency-conditions/


Revision history:

Format updated June 2025.



Keywords:
weather conditions, weather policy severe weather, inclement weather, weather emergencies, closing conditions, institution closures 
Doc ID:
117423
Owned by:
Julia G. in UW-La Crosse
Created:
2022-03-17
Updated:
2025-07-07
Sites:
UW-La Crosse