Severe weather, including heavy snowfall, ice storms, or other hazardous conditions, may occasionally disrupt UFV operations. The safety of our students, employees, and campus visitors is our top priority.
Is UFV open today? How to know before you go
When severe weather affects university operations a decision will be made by 6:00 am for daytime classes and by 3:00 pm for evening classes.
Notifications will be posted on:
- The emergency banner at the top of the UFV website ufv.ca ,
- shared through UFV email,
- broadcast via UFV Alerts
- social media – Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Flickr,and
- local media outlets.
Check for the latest reports on highway conditions at: www.drivebc.ca
What happens during a closure
If UFV announces a campus closure:
- Faculty: For in-person classes, instructors will contact students as soon as possible regarding changes to the delivery of course material.
- Remote work: Faculty, staff, and administrators will work online where possible and should contact their supervisor regarding working remotely.
- Essential services (e.g., security, facilities): will remain operational.
Check your UFV email or contact your instructor or supervisor for updates on coursework or work arrangements.
Severe weather procedures for UFV employees
If classes are cancelled but a campus is declared “open”, employees should use their own discretion about whether or not they can travel safely.
If a faculty member is unable to travel to teach a class due to weather conditions, he/she should notify:
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their dean and department assistant
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their class, using their usual methods of communication
If a campus is declared “open” but a staff member is unable to get to the campus, the employee must make direct contact with his/her supervisor, and make arrangements for how this time will be made up.
Stay Connected
- UFV Homepage: https://www.ufv.ca
- Social media sites: Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Flickr.
- UFV Safe App: Download via App Store or Google Play
- UFV Alerts: Ensure your contact information is up to date in https://my.ufv.ca
How UFV makes weather-related decisions
UFV’s decision to cancel or proceed with classes takes into consideration the following:
- Local road conditions
- Weather forecasts
- Transit disruptions
- On-campus conditions (parking lots, sidewalks, power outages, water damage, roof stress, etc.)
- Safety of students, faculty, and staff
We understand our community travels from across the Fraser Valley, and we aim to make informed decisions with sufficient notice.
For more information, contact UFV Safety & Security at safetysecurity@ufv.ca