What to Expect this Weekend
Forecasts again call for snow this weekend, accompanied by very cold temperatures Saturday night and Sunday night. As temperatures drop, roads, sidewalks, and walkways may again become slick or icy. Duke teams are preparing campus by treating priority roads and pathways, but hazardous conditions may still occur.
Campus Operations
Transportation: Duke bus services may experience delays or suspensions. Check TransLoc and DukeAlert for updates.
Dining: Duke Dining is preparing for weather impact and working to ensure meals are available. Some sites may have adjusted hours. For the latest updates, visit the campus dining hours page.
Duke Libraries: Please refer to the Duke Libraries Hours page for updates on the Music Library and all Perkins, Bostock, and Rubenstein Library spaces.
Safety and Preparedness Reminders
Stay indoors whenever possible and avoid unnecessary travel on icy roads.
Use caution when walking outside; avoid sloped surfaces, stairs, ramps, and untreated pathways. Keep an eye out for snow equipment and stay alert to conditions if you’re outside.
Dress appropriately for cold and wet conditions if you must go out.
Charge phones, laptops, and backup batteries - now’s a good time to charge power banks if you have them!
Keep essential items on hand, including food, water, flashlights, blankets, pet supplies, etc.
Confirm you have at least a week’s supply of any prescription medications or daily health supplies (such as contact lens solution). Take time today to get ahead of the weather. Get your additional supplies or contact your healthcare provider or pharmacy if you need to arrange for a medication refill.
In case of power outages, use flashlights-not candles-in residence halls.
Housing and Utilities
If you’re living on campus and experience heating, power, or utility issues in your residence hall or apartment, report them to the Housing and Residence Life office or your RA on call:
East Campus: 919-684-5320 | eastcampushrl@duke.edu
Swift, Blue Light, Lancaster Commons, and SmartHome: 919-684-5813 | rlhs-EastSwift@duke.edu
West Campus: 919-684-5486 | upperclasscampus@duke.edu
Forecasts are not predicting widespread power outages, but if that changes, students living off campus should prepare by gathering essentials such as water, flashlights, batteries, blankets, and first aid kits. If the power goes out, visit the Duke Energy website to report an outage and for status updates on when power will be restored.
Health and Well-Being Support
Your well-being remains a priority during weather disruptions. Duke’s 24/7 Nurse Advice Line is available at 919-681-9355, both during business hours and after hours, as is 24/7 mental health crisis support at 919-660-1000, option 2. TimelyCare will also be available at this time if you need support. Duke MyChart is accessible via the mobile app and may be helpful if internet or power access is limited.
Stay Informed
Please continue to monitor DukeAlert for the most up-to-date information throughout the storm. Be assured that many support teams will be staying on campus to ensure continuous operations and monitor conditions in the next few days.
Additional updates about next week and classes will be shared over the course of the weekend.
Weekend Events
Some campus events will continue as scheduled where conditions allow. If you’re looking to warm up indoors, Freewater Presentations will host movie screenings in Griffith Theater on Saturday night. On Sunday, Cameron Indoor Stadium will be alive as the Duke Women’s Basketball team takes on Wake Forest. If you plan to attend, bundle up, plan ahead, travel safely, and check event details in advance.
