The intersection of Prospect Road and Shields Street is closed in all directions while Fort Collins Police Services investigates a motor vehicle accident. Alternative routes required. Avoid the area.

Update: Intersection was reopened at 3:15 a.m. Aug. 31 after a crash investigation concluded.

Flooding on Main Campus

Update (5:40 p.m., Aug 3): Additional storms forecasted for evening of Aug. 3

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the Fort Collins area. Take caution and avoid any areas of standing water. Do not attempt to cross flooded areas. Find alternate routes when necessary.

All buildings open Aug. 3

All campus buildings will be open for regular business starting Thursday, Aug. 3.

Rockwell Hall remains closed Aug. 2; basement of Forestry Building also closed.

Crews made headway Tuesday on clean up and assessing each campus building impacted by floodwater. Rockwell Hall and the basement of the Forestry Building will remain closed Wednesday, Aug. 2, to allow crews to continue work. Please do not enter closed buildings. Any person with class or work in these buildings should contact their instructor or supervisor.

Campus roadways have been cleared of debris and most sidewalks are passable. The Lagoon area remains full and the area should be avoided. Saturated grass areas, including the Oval, should be avoided protect the grass from damage.

A flood watch is in effect for the Fort Collins area through midnight with potential for additional for heavy rain that could impact campus operations tomorrow. Additional updates will be shared here should there be any change to university operations.

Main Campus impacted by flooding; Morgan Library, Eddy Building, Forestry  Building and Rockwell Hall closed Aug. 1 for clean up

Parts of Colorado State University’s Main Campus in Fort Collins were impacted by flooding caused by overnight storms. CSU crews responded and worked throughout the night to stabilize campus infrastructure.

Some buildings were impacted by flooding and will be closed today, August 1, to allow crews to clean and assess for repairs. If you have work or class in one of these buildings, please contact your instructor or supervisor. Please do not enter buildings that are closed.

Closed buildings are:

• Eddy Building
• Forestry Building
• Morgan Library
• Rockwell Hall

Areas of water may remain on campus today, Aug. 1. Use extra care when traversing campus and use alternative routes rather than crossing directly through water-logged areas.

Flooding on Main Campus, July 31

CSU’s Main Campus is experience flooding this evening, July 31. Avoid any areas with standing water. CSU crews are monitoring. Motorists and pedestrians: do not cross flooded roads or other areas. Find alternative routes.

A flash flood watch is in effect until midnight. According to the National Weather Services at 8:14 p.m. MDT, July 31, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing in Wellington and expected to begin shortly in the Fort Collins area.

Travel on city streets is difficult and should be avoided if possible.

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Thunderstorm Watch for much of the Front Range until 9 p.m., tonight (June 22).

From the NWS: Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected again this afternoon and evening with strong to severe storms possible across the urban corridor and plains. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, heavy rain, and an isolated tornado are all possible with these storms. Storms will begin earlier today, generally noon to 3 p.m. over the mountains and adjacent plains, then spreading eastward during the late afternoon and evening. Many areas on the plains are already saturated and thus more sensitive to additional rainfall, including rivers and creeks. A flood watch has been issued from noon until midnight tonight for the Denver metro area, and areas south and east of Denver, across the Palmer Divide, and other portions of the eastern plains. There is also a limited threat for flash flooding over the burn areas, mainly Cameron Peak.

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 a.m-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 18. Larimer County areas below 6,000 feet — including Fort Collins — are included in the warning.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. Winds will be out of the southwest at 20-30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Humidity will be as low as 9 percent.

A combination of strong winds low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Avoid outdoor burning and any activities that may produce sparks.

Slick travel for morning commute today, April 4; Winter weather advisory in effect

Bands of moderate to heavy snow have spread across the I-25 corridor this morning, April 4, with slick travel conditions in spots. Snow will also continue across the northern mountains today with snow and blowing snow likely.

CSU crews have been and remain working to clear campus roads and sidewalks. Slick and slushy conditions due exist, so please use extra caution when traversing campus walkways and entering buildings.

Students who are unable to make it to classes today should contact their instructor to make alternative arrangements. Employees who cannot travel to a CSU campus for work today should contact their supervisor.

Colorado State University is closed and canceling all operations Monday, March 27. All in-person, hybrid and remote classes and operations (meetings, work functions) are closed or canceled for all Larimer County campuses.

For more information about weather related decisions and how they are communicated, see https://source.colostate.edu/university-guidelines-weather-closure/.

CSU employees with essential or emergency duties should coordinate with their supervisors or directors to determine their work status. These employees may include, but are not limited to, CSU Police, Facilities Management, Housing & Dining, Environmental Health Services, the Veterinary Teaching Hospital and Diagnostic Laboratories, and student-facing services.

The university closure generally extends to employees who are assigned to a Larimer County campus and who are working on site or remotely today; however employees who work remotely should refer to the teleworking policy at http://policylibrary.colostate.edu/policy.aspx?id=776 and their memorandums of understanding with their units for more information about their work obligations during a university closure. Remote employees with essential duties, for example, may be required to continue to work from their remote location.

Check www.safety.colostate.edu for updates on the status of operations at the university. Information also will be available on local media outlets and CSU’s social media networks.

Please watch local news outlets and local agency websites for information about travel and continue to avoid all travel while driving conditions are becoming dangerous. Unless you are required to be on a campus, please do not report to university grounds. Parked cars (other than those in designated residence hall lots) on campuses during and immediately after storms make it extremely difficult for Facilities Management crews to clear snow from parking lots and streets.

Thank you,

The Public Safety Team

Freezing drizzle, icy conditions on campus sidewalks, roads

Icy conditions caused by freezing drizzle overnight will impact travel to and on CSU’s Larimer County campuses today, March 7. Crews are working to treat sidewalks and roadways. Extra caution walking, biking and driving is advised. Some sidewalks could be very slick; use caution traversing campus.

Campus remains operating as usual. Any student not able to attend classes should contact their instructor. Any employee unable to perform work duties should contact their supervisors.

The National Weather Service as issued a winter weather advisory for Northern Colorado, including Fort Collins. Freezing drizzle, clouds and fog can be expected. Another round of freezing drizzle is possible this evening. Scattered snow could fall, but only light accumulation is expected.

Colorado State University open Feb. 23; Wind chill advisory in effect (Updated at 10 p.m., Feb. 22)

Colorado State University campuses are open and operational on Feb 23. Extremely cold temperatures are forecasted. A wind chill advisory is in effect with wind chills potentially reaching 15 degrees below zero to 25 degrees below zero.

Use caution while traveling outside and avoid prolonged outdoor exposure. Wear appropriate clothing and dress in multiple layers, including a hat, and gloves. If you have plumbing susceptible to freezing, open cabinets or allow a slow drip. Keep pets indoors, check on/protect livestock, and ensure an open water source.

CSU crews have been and remain working to clear campus roads and sidewalks. Icy conditions due exist, so please use extra caution when traversing campus walkways and entering buildings.

City of Fort Collins and Larimer County crews have been clearing roadways, focusing on major arterials.  Extra caution while driving is advised.

Students who are unable to make it to classes today should contact their instructor to make alternative arrangements. Employees who cannot travel to a CSU campus for work today should contact their supervisor.

Fort Collins Utility crews are currently repairing a water main break today, Jan. 17,  near Shields Street and Springfield Drive.

Due to pipe locations underground, crews need access into Shields Street, and traffic will be impacted from Lake Street to Pitkin Street into the evening. The road is still open both ways with limited lanes.