Based on the latest update from the National Weather Service, the winter weather expected to impact much of south Louisiana beginning tonight is not expected to impact travel or infrastructure at Louisiana Tech or in our commuting area, though we may see flurries or a light dusting of “dry” powder. Classes and campus operations will continue as scheduled. Students who have traveled home to affected areas are encouraged to monitor local weather forecasts to ensure a safe return to Ruston.
Winter weather – operations normal
While winter weather is expected to impact much of south Louisiana beginning Monday evening, winter precipitation is unlikely in our area. We are monitoring this week’s weather forecast in consultation with the National Weather Service. Although sustained freezing temperatures are expected, normal travel conditions are anticipated along the I-20 corridor. Students who have traveled home to affected areas are encouraged to monitor local weather forecasts to ensure a safe return to Ruston. We will provide an update tomorrow as we continue to monitor the forecast.
Winter Weather Operations
Given the winter storm warning and forecast from the National Weather Service (NWS), classes will be canceled Thursday and Friday. Even if we do not experience impacts on our campus, beginning at noon tomorrow roadways could become treacherous to our north and west—including roadways traversed by a significant number of our students, faculty, and staff.
Essential staff who need to be on campus for work will be notified by their supervisors. The university will provide guidance for essential employees required to work and instructions for recording leave for the weather closure.
The following services will remain available for students:
Tech Table will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.
The Lambright Center will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday.
Please continue to monitor campus communications through email, social media, and the ERT website at https://ert.latech.edu/.
Classes canceled, campus open today
Due to severe weather and power outages, classes are canceled today, Wednesday, April 10. Food services and other campus amenities will remain open. Staff unable to report to campus should coordinate with their immediate supervisor.
Normal operations will resume on Thursday, April 11.
Classes remote, administrative operations normal after 1 p.m. tomorrow
While major roadways are mostly navigable, dangerous driving conditions remain on rural and local streets as well as throughout campus sidewalks and parking lots. As a result, classes will be remote all day Thursday, January 18. The remainder of campus operations will return to normal at 1 p.m. Thursday and we expect normal operations Friday.
Faculty are encouraged to use remote learning tools for class instruction during the inclement weather event. Classes are not to be considered canceled. Faculty will remain flexible with students due to weather conditions each student may encounter during this time.
University offices will open at 1:00 p.m. Employees unable to report to work should contact their supervisor. The Payroll Office will provide revised guidance for those unable to return tomorrow.
Food Services will open Tech Table at 10:00 a.m., and the remaining food service options will begin normal operations at noon tomorrow.
The Lambright will open at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow and will return to normal operating hours for the rest of the day.
Winter weather closure – 14 January 2024
Given the winter storm warning and forecast from the National Weather Service (NWS) for today through Wednesday, the campus will be closed through Wednesday. Classes will resume on Thursday.
This includes operations for Barksdale and the Academic Success Center in Bossier City.
Essential staff who need to be on campus for work will be notified by their supervisors. The Payroll Office will provide guidance for essential employees required to work and instructions for recording leave for the weather closure.
The NWS indicates we will experience dangerously cold conditions beginning today through the middle of the week. There is potential for wintry precipitation across the area later today through Monday night. Expect moderate to minor travel impacts from snow, sleet, and freezing rain.
Please stay off the roads unless you must travel, and use caution on sidewalks and steps outdoors.
Though the campus is closed, some services will be open for students who remain on campus.
Tech Table will be open from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. today, closed Monday for MLK, and open Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
The Lambright Center will be open from noon to 8 p.m. today. Hours for Monday through Wednesday are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. TechCare will be open normal hours.
Please continue to monitor campus communications through email, social media, and the ERT website.
31 Jan 2023 – Normal Operations
We are currently monitoring the weather forecast for tonight and early tomorrow morning.
The National Weather Service predicts light precipitation and dropping temperatures overnight. There is a slight possibility of freezing rain across north Louisiana and into south Arkansas beginning late tonight and into tomorrow.
Louisiana Tech will be open and classes will be held Wednesday. Our campus police will monitor road conditions tonight and tomorrow morning, and we will continue to monitor weather predictions. We will let the campus community know if there is a change in our plans.
If you do not feel safe driving because of icy roads, please contact your supervisor or professor. Exercise caution, and be sure to watch for slick walkways and bridges.
Stay warm, and thank you for your attention!
3 Feb 2022 – Winter weather alert
Because of winter weather predictions from the National Weather Service, Louisiana Tech University will move Friday classes online.
Friday is currently the last day to drop classes for the Winter Quarter, but we will extend that deadline until Monday.
Even though classes will be online, our campus will be open and operations will be normal. All planned events are still being held, and we will attempt to post any cancellations on this website.
Tonight, the Lambright will close at 10 p.m., and it will open Friday morning at 8 a.m. Dining services will remain open, and we will notify campus if that changes.
As always, please be careful when traveling in winter weather. Ice usually forms on bridges and overpasses first. On campus, please use caution while traveling and using sidewalks and exterior stairs. Ice may accumulate on these areas.
Please stay in touch with your professors and check Moodle as we continue to watch the developing weather system.
Cancellations
- Poetry Society – Thursday, Feb. 3 meeting
- PRAV tutoring – Thursday, Feb. 3
- Battle of the Sexes – Thursday, Feb. 3
- Math and Music – Thursday, Feb. 3
Normal operations
Louisiana Tech University’s campus has returned to normal operations after the winter 2021 storms
Winter weather adjustment – 21 February 2021
Though temperatures have risen today, our area has not seen enough sun to melt all the ice on rural roads in the area and in some of the parking areas on campus.
Therefore, we will hold virtual classes Monday morning and begin in-person classes at 1 p.m. tomorrow.
Employees should come in to work Monday morning if they are able and feel safe doing so. Please use caution walking and driving. De-icing materials are being placed on walkways and bridges as necessary.
If employees are unable to come into work safely or need to stay home because their children’s classes are canceled, please communicate with your supervisor. Special leave will be given in these instances.
If students are unable to drive to campus safely, you should immediately contact your professor to make arrangements for accommodations. We are very close to the end of the quarter, so we are unable to cancel classes completely.
Dining facilities on campus will be open regular hours on Monday for those who are on campus.
Thanks for everyone’s patience and understanding as we have made efforts to meet all of our course hour requirements this quarter while keeping safety and health a primary focus in all decisions.
Please use caution driving into work and walking on campus tomorrow.