SU to Open on Time Mar. 22, Liberal Leave in Effect

Wednesday, March 21, 10 p.m.

SALISBURY, MD---Salisbury University is scheduled to open at regular time on Thursday, March 22.

Liberal leave is in effect. Essential personnel must report. Non-essential personnel must notify their supervisors prior to the beginning of their regularly scheduled shift if they intend to use leave.

Those traveling should use caution, as roads may be slippery following overnight rain and snow coupled with temperatures at or below freezing.

Please monitor local media, and the SU website, Facebook and Twitter pages for any changes, including information on delays or closures.

For the latest on the weather online, visit the National Weather Service website at www.noaa.gov and the Weather Channel at www.weather.com.

 

Wednesday, March 21, 11:15 a.m.

SALISBURY, MD---The National Weather Service (NWS) winter storm warning for Wicomico County and surrounding areas continues until midnight Wednesday, March 21.

Rain is expected to change over to snow between noon and 1 p.m., with 3-4 inches of accumulation expected this afternoon and evening. Strong winds between 25 and 30 mph are expected, tapering off overnight.

Although the campus is scheduled to remain open at this time, liberal leave is in effect for non-essential personnel on Wednesday. Personnel must notify their supervisors prior to the beginning of their regularly scheduled shift if they intend to use leave. Essential personnel must report.

Those traveling should use caution, as roads may become slippery and conditions could deteriorate rapidly once the snow begins.

Please monitor local media, and the SU website, Facebook and Twitter pages for any changes, including information on delays or closures.

For the latest on the weather online, visit the National Weather Service website at www.noaa.gov and the Weather Channel at www.weather.com.

 

Tuesday, March 20, 4:30 p.m.

SALISBURY, MD---The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter storm warning for Wicomico County and surrounding areas from 6 a.m.-midnight Wednesday, March 21.

Although the campus is scheduled to remain open at this time, liberal leave is in effect for non-essential personnel on Wednesday. Personnel must notify their supervisors prior to the beginning of their regularly scheduled shift if they intend to use leave. Essential personnel must report.

Please monitor local media, and the SU website, Facebook and Twitter pages for any changes, including information on delays or closures.

For the latest on the weather online, visit the National Weather Service website at www.noaa.gov and the Weather Channel at www.weather.com.

 

Tuesday, March 20, 4 p.m.

SALISBURY, MD---The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter storm warning for Wicomico County and surrounding areas from 6 a.m.-midnight Wednesday, March 21.

A warning is issued when winter weather conditions will make travel hazardous or impossible. The NWS advises anyone who must be on the road during the warning period to keep an extra flashlight, food and water in their vehicles in case of emergencies.

The NWS is forecasting rain on Wednesday morning, mixing with snow by 11 a.m. Precipitation is expected to change to all snow by 2 p.m., with a total accumulation of 3-5 inches. The snow is likely to reduce visibility and cause slippery roads, making travel conditions difficult, especially during the evening commute when temperatures will drop below freezing, the NWS said.

Winds are expected to remain stronger than average through Thursday, March 22, with sustained winds up to 22 mph and gusts up to 33 mph.

Please monitor local media, and the SU website, Facebook and Twitter pages for any changes, including information on delays or closures.

For the latest on the weather online, visit the National Weather Service website at www.noaa.gov and the Weather Channel at www.weather.com.

 

Tuesday, March 20, 8:45 a.m.

SALISBURY, MD---A winter storm watch remains in effect for Wicomico County and surrounding areas from 6 a.m.-11 p.m. Wednesday, March 21.

A watch is issued when there is a potential for snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may affect travel.

The National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting a rain/snow mix on Wednesday morning, becoming all snow by 11 a.m., with a total accumulation of 3-6 inches. The snow is likely to reduce visibility and cause slippery roads, making travel conditions difficult, especially during the evening commute when temperatures will drop below freezing, the NWS said.

From Tuesday, March 20, through Wednesday, winds are expected to escalate as back-to-back nor’easters move into the area. Sustained winds up to 18 mph, with gusts up to 28 mph.

Moderate to heavy rain is forecasted throughout the day and evening on Tuesday, with the potential for minor flooding in low-lying and coastal areas.

Please monitor local media, and the SU website, Facebook and Twitter pages for any changes, including information on delays or closures.

For the latest on the weather online, visit the National Weather Service website at www.noaa.gov and the Weather Channel at www.weather.com.

 

Monday, March 19, 4:30 p.m.

SALISBURY, MD---The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter storm watch for Wicomico County and surrounding areas for Wednesday, March 21.

A watch is issued when there is a potential for snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may affect travel.

The NWS is forecasting moderate to heavy rain tonight into Tuesday morning, with the potential for minor flooding in low-lying areas.

A rain/snow mix is expected Tuesday night into Wednesday, possibly becoming all snow by Wednesday afternoon, with a total accumulation of 3-5 inches. The snow may reduce visibility considerably and make travel conditions difficult, especially during the evening commute, the NWS said.

During this time, winds are expected to escalate as back-to-back nor’easters move into the area. Sustained winds up to 21 mph, with gusts up to 32 mph, are forecasted for Tuesday and Wednesday.

Please monitor local media, and the SU website, Facebook and Twitter pages for any changes, including information on delays or closures.

For the latest on the weather online, visit the National Weather Service website at www.noaa.gov and the Weather Channel at www.weather.com.

 

Monday, March 19, 1:45 p.m.

SALISBURY, MD---The National Weather Service (NWS) has updated its Hazardous Weather Outlook statement for Wicomico County and surrounding areas for Monday-Wednesday, March 19-21.

The NWS is forecasting moderate to heavy rain tonight into Tuesday morning, with the potential for minor flooding in low-lying areas. A rain/snow mix is expected Tuesday night into Wednesday, possibly becoming all snow by Wednesday afternoon, with a total accumulation of 2-3 inches.

During this time, winds are expected to escalate as a nor’easter moves into the area. Sustained winds up to 21 mph, with gusts up to 32 mph, are forecasted for Tuesday and Wednesday.

Please monitor local media, and the SU website, Facebook and Twitter pages for any changes, including information on delays or closures.

For the latest on the weather online, visit the National Weather Service website at www.noaa.gov and the Weather Channel at www.weather.com.

 

Monday, March 19, 9:30 a.m.

SALISBURY, MD---The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement for Wicomico County and surrounding areas for Monday-Wednesday, March 19-21.

The NWS is forecasting moderate to heavy rain tonight into Tuesday morning, with the potential for flooding in low-lying areas. A rain/snow mix is expected Tuesday night into Wednesday, with little to no accumulation.

The University is currently scheduled to remain open. Please monitor local media, and the SU website, Facebook and Twitter pages for any changes, including information on delays or closures.

For the latest on the weather online, visit the National Weather Service website at www.noaa.gov and the Weather Channel at www.weather.com.