Facility Services Snow and Winter Weather Conditions Information

• Facility Services is responsible for snow removal on the NAU campus.
• NAU campus maps.

Is snow or ice preventing access to a building or another part of campus?

• For all non-police emergencies call the Work Control Center 24/7: 928-523-4227
• Life-threatening emergency call: 911

• Plan ahead!
• Allow extra travel time to and from your destination.
• If driving, slow down and take extra precautions.
• Prepare your car for winter:
  • Use snow tires, chains or studded tires.
  • Check your windshield wiper fluid and keep your gas tank full.
  • Stock your car with winter necessities including a windshield scraper and small shovel for ice and snow removal, extra hats and mittens, blankets, water, flashlight with extra batteries and a first-aid kit.
• Dress wearing several layers of lightweight, warm clothing.
• Avoid slips and falls by wearing appropriate footwear or traction cleats.
• Keep your cell phone fully charged and carry a phone charger with you.
• Avoid overexertion when shoveling snow.
• Despite organized efforts to remove snow and ice, slippery areas may recur on campus walking and driving surfaces due to daily freeze/thaw cycles.
• University Transit Services Motor Vehicle Regulations

• Building entrances are prioritized first for ADA path of travel, and then for the primary building entrance (if they are different). Alternate building entrances may not be cleared as often or as early as these other entrances. Always use caution when entering the building, especially in areas prone to ice.
• Ice melt is available to Building Managers by request in areas where building occupants wish to maintain walkways. To request ice melt call the Work Control Center 24/7: 928-523-4227.
• Despite organized efforts to remove snow and ice, slippery areas may recur on campus walking and driving surfaces due to daily freeze/thaw cycles.