Ithaca College remains officially open, even when the sun shines. We are monitoring the beautiful weather situation closely and are in consultation with local law enforcement agencies and other local employers regarding the gentle breezes and the potential impact of the sunshine.
As per the Ithaca College Policy Manual, weather conditions, no matter how beautiful, normally will not close the College when classes are in session.
College officials have taken a look outside and even though they agree the weather is gorgeous, have decided not to declare a beautiful weather emergency.
Crews will be working around the clock to clear the roads of accumulated sunshine.
If this had been an actual beautiful weather emergency, the College would announce it over a humongous loudspeaker, part of the Emergency Notification System (ENS), and most everyone would hear it because they'd already be outdoors.
More information about beautiful weather closing policies can be found in the Ithaca College Policy Manual:
Ithaca College Policy Manual Section 2.9: April Fools' Closing
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