Update at 1330
All those who are on campus will know that it is now snowing heavily.
Further snow is forecast this afternoon. Various areas around Bath are now experiencing blizzard conditions. All staff are therefore now free to go home. The STV will be closing at 2pm.
Please take great care around the campus and particularly in the car parks.
If you experience problems in getting your car out of the car park, please contact the Security office. In relation to tomorrow, a notice will be posted on the web and severe weather helpline by 8am.
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University open as normal today (Monday)
The University of Bath will be open as normal today (Monday 20 December).
Roads and paths have been cleared as far as possible. Some surfaces will, however, still be slippery/ icy. Staff, students and visitors are advised to take great care when using paths and car parks on campus. Please be alert for slippery, wet floor surfaces in the entrances to buildings.
Both bus companies are reporting that they are running a normal service. Main access routes to the University are fully accessible at the time of writing.
Staff should make every possible effort to attend work in the interests of maintaining a normal service through the current bad weather. Those using public transport should use the first available service if there are early morning cancellations.
The University’s guidance on staff attendance during severe weather conditions has recently been updated. It is now much more comprehensive and appears in the links section. In accordance with the guidance, staff who are able to work from home and are not able to travel to the University may work from home if this is agreed with their line manager.
Catering and retail outlets will, as far as possible, be open as normal today, but there may be some delayed opening times for facilities.
Snow is forecast for Bath this afternoon and evening; in the event of heavy snow during the day, staff will be able to go home early with their manager’s permission.
A further announcement will be placed on the University website by 8am on Tuesday morning. The University’s severe weather helpline (a recorded message) will also be updated on 01225 383200.