January 24, 2026 

Dear Student,

The weather forecast predicts significant snowfall for us tomorrow, January 25. I hope you will enjoy the snow following the storm, but while it passes, take precautions and avoid travel as it is expected to be difficult and potentially dangerous. We encourage you to stay indoors as much as possible during the storm.

Whether you live on or off campus and if you haven't already, stock up on your favorite food and snacks by early tomorrow morning so that you can ride out the storm in comfort. And please review the email from Health Service with tips to stay safe during the extreme cold as well as the following update on campus services.

The winter storm warning is in effect from Sunday, January 25, at 7 a.m. until Monday, January 26, at 8 p.m. and will impact campus shuttle services and on-campus parking. Parking bans in the cities of Boston, Medford, and Somerville are also in effect. Please avoid travel during this time if possible. 

Shuttle Service

While the campus is closed for the snow emergency, the Davis Square and SMFA shuttles will not be in service. Visit the live shuttle tracker for the latest shuttle information.

Parking Ban

A snow emergency parking ban will be in effect on the Medford/Somerville campus beginning Sunday, January 25, at 12 noon. If you park on the Medford/Somerville campus, please ensure your vehicle is not parked in any surface lot or on-street parking space during the ban to allow Facilities Services to clear snow. Vehicles left on surface parking lots and on-street campus parking spaces are subject to ticketing and towing at the vehicle owner's expense. During these hours, you may park in the Dowling Hall Garage. Parking permits are still required during parking bans.

For the latest on-campus parking and transportation information, please visit the Parking & Transportation website.

Somerville, Medford, and Boston all have snow emergency parking bans in place, as well. If you park a car off campus, please follow city parking instructions to help the roads be cleared safely for everyone.

Facilities will have crews working to clear the snow from sidewalks and streets on campus.  As they do their work, please be particularly careful navigating campus.  

If you live off campus, check with your landlord now to determine the plan to have the coming snow cleared from driveways and sidewalks at your home. Somerville, Medford, Boston, and most other cities near Tufts require that either the landlord or tenants clear snow and ice from the public sidewalks in front of their house within several hours of the end of snowfall. Snow and ice should be cleared three feet wide, down to bare pavement. If you are shoveling, check out safety tips from the Mayo Clinic.

I hope you will join me in thanking the Facilities, Dining, Residential Life, TUPD, and other staff who have been preparing campus and will be working during the inclement weather.

More detailed information on weather-related closures and delays will be posted on the following websites:

With all best wishes,

Dean L

Camille Lizarríbar, J.D., Ph.D.
Dean of Students and Chief Student Life Officer for AS&E