2025 Alerts and Advisories – Resolved
Note: The most recent alerts past alerts are listed at the top of the page, working back in chronological order.
Advisory: Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 5 p.m., June 17
Larimer County is included in a Severe Thunderstorm Watch advisory until 5 p.m. issued by the National Weather Service. Strong to severe storms are possible early this afternoon. Several other Colorado counties are included in the watch. Best time frame for I-25 corridor and Denver metro is between noon and 4 p.m. Best time frame for eastern plains will be 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Large hail and damaging wind gusts (sometimes up to 80 mph) are the main hazards.
If you plan to be outside, take precaution and prepare to move indoors if needed.
As a reminder, a watch indicates conditions are favorable for the development of hazardous weather. When/if a warning occurs, this indicates the hazardous weather is occurring or imminent and to take action.
Advisory: Helicopter landing at TMI on June 17
A Lifeline helicopter will be landing on the southwest lawn of the C. Wayne McIlwraith Translational Medicine Institute on at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17. This landing is part of the 2025 Health & Medical Services Branch Disaster Academy. CSU is proud to support its community partners through training that is a benefit to the life safety to our regional community. A landing zone will be cordoned off at 3 p.m. Please do not enter the landing zone.
Update: Prospect Road rail replacement postponed to June 10-12
Due to weather forecasts, the City of Fort Collins has delayed the start of this project one week. Prospect Road will close at 8 p.m. June 9 and the city plans to reopen to traffic June 13.
Advisory – Major traffic impact: Prospect Road closed near College Avenue June 2-5
Prospect Road will be fully closed to all traffic between South College Avenue and the railroad crossing just east of the Mason Trail from 8 p.m. Monday, June 2 through Thursday, June 5 while BNSF Railway replaces the railroad crossing. To avoid delays, all drivers should use Mulberry Street or Drake Road for east-west travel after 8 p.m. on June 2 and from June 3-5, and avoid using Prospect between Shields and Lemay. Prospect and the Mason Trail will reopen to traffic Friday, June 6.
The following detours will be in place during the closure:
- Traffic heading east on Prospect: All traffic heading east on Prospect will be detoured onto South Shields Street toward either Mulberry Street or Drake Road; traffic on Prospect between Shields and the work area should be local traffic only.
- Traffic heading west on Prospect: All traffic heading west on Prospect will be detoured onto College Avenue toward either Mulberry Street or Drake Road; Prospect will be fully closed between College and the work area.
- Traffic on the Mason Trail: Bicycle and pedestrian traffic on the Mason Trail will be detoured onto the Spring Creek Trail, Remington Street and the Garden Trail (connecting the Mason Trail to Remington Street via Colorado State University’s Annual Flower Trial Garden).
- Pedestrian traffic: Pedestrians needing to cross Prospect during the closure may do so at the intersections of Prospect and Center Avenue and Prospect and College; pedestrians needing to cross the railroad during the closure may do so at Lake Street.
- MAX bus service: MAX bus service will remain unaffected during the closure, and continue to use the signaled MAX crossing at Prospect during the work.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning, June 12
At 3:11 p.m. a severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Larimer County with potential impact for CSU’s Larimer County campuses. Expect high wind and hail. Seek shelter inside.
Flash Flood Warning for Buckhorn Creek Basin in east-central Larimer County until 9:15 p.m.
Monday, June 2: A Flash Flood Warning has been issues by the National Weather Service for the Buckhorn Creek Basin within the Cameron Peak burn scar. CSU’s Office of Emergency Management is working closely with the CSU Mountain Campus staff in monitoring conditions on the Mountain Campus.
According to NWS, at 6:15 p.m., Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain over the Buckhorn Creek Basin within the Cameron Peak Burn Scar. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.50 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Excessive rainfall over the warning area will cause debris flows near steep terrain. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials.
If in the area, heed weather warnings and climb to safety in event of flooding conditions.
Severe weather awareness: potential thunderstorms 1-9 p.m May 18
UPDATE (3:40 p.m.): Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for Larimer County. Hail and high winds are possible. Continue to Check weather reports at https://www.weather.gov/ and take shelter should storms move into the area.
Potential for severe weather impacting NE Colo 1-9 p.m. today with severe thunderstorms forecast with potential for hail and high winds. Check weather reports at https://www.weather.gov/ and take shelter should storms move into the area.
Commencement information: Stadium tickets and parking passes needed for Friday
Commencement is here! Guests, remember: Clear bag policy is in place! Tickets and parking passes are needed for everyone at Friday’s ceremony at Canvas Stadium so ask your graduate to transfer those to you today! More information at CSU’s Commencement website.
Police activity, avoid area near Administration Building parking lot (1:05 p.m., May 15)
UPDATE (1:35 p.m.): All clear. Colorado State University police responded to a report of a suspicious package in parking south Administration Building. It was a prop for a play and there is no threat to campus. All normal activities may resume.
UPDATE (1:20 p.m.): Police investigation in parking lot #349 south of Administration Building is ongoing. Continue to avoid the area, including Administration building and adjacent parking lots, and use alternative routes when driving, cycling or walking.
ORIGINAL POST: Police activity in the parking lot south of Administration Building. Avoid the Administration Building area, adjacent parking lots, and use alternative routes. Updates will be posted to www.safety.colostate.edu. Do not call 911 for more information.
3:30 p.m., May 14: Weather advisory: Line of showers and high winds
WEATHER ADVISORY: Doppler radar shows line of showers with winds up to 50 mph that will impact CSU campuses in Fort Collins until 3:45 p.m. Monitor weather and be alert for threatening weather conditions. Check National Weather Service for updates.
Cannon to fire at Canvas Stadium April 26
Main Campus advisory: The Comatose cannon will be fired at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 26, at Canvas Stadium to mark the start of the Grit Run. Additionally, the cannon will be tested earlier in the week. Those in proximity to the stadium can expect an audible boom.
Update: Plant Sciences Building reopening March 23
UPDATE (3:30 p.m., March 7): Plant Sciences will reopen on March 23 upon completion of repairs.
Please be advised that the Plant Sciences Building will be temporarily closed starting at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday, March 5) through the weekend due to necessary door repairs, which impact fire safety measures. Reopening is pending completion of the repairs and safety inspections.
Students with classes in the building should check their CSU email and with instructors regarding status of their classes. Employees should check in with their supervisors.
Gifford Building elevator outage through March 10
Information only: The Gifford Building elevator is out-of-service through all next week for mechanical. Anyone needing work or class accommodations due to this outage should contact their supervisor or instructor.
CSU open on Feb. 13; Cold weather advisory in effect through 8 a.m.
UPDATE (6 p.m., Feb. 12): CSU will operate under normal hours on Thursday, Feb. 13. Students and employees who need to accommodate schedules due to local school district delayed starts should work with their instructors or supervisors.
A cold weather advisory is in effect through 8 a.m. on Thursday. Very cold wind chills of -15 to -17 are possible. Temperatures will warm into the 30s by midday.
Winter weather advisory: Feb. 10-11
UPDATE (5 p.m., Feb. 11): ***Very cold temperatures will hold across the plains and foothills, with lows tonight dropping to near zero. Wind chill readings will drop close to -15F, which means frostbite can occur in as little as 30 minutes. If headed outdoors, bundle up in several layers of loose fitting clothing, including a hat and mittens. It will remain cold all day Wednesday; be prepared when spending time outside.***
The National Weather Services issued a Winter Weather Advisory beginning at 2 p.m. Feb. 10 through 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11. Total snow accumulations between 2-6 inches are forecasted for portions of east central, north central, and northeast Colorado including the Fort Collins and the Denver metro area.
An active weather pattern will continue this week with periods of snow and arctic cold. Areas of light snow or flurries Tuesday morning will give way to steadier snowfall by late Tuesday afternoon and evening.
That snow will continue into Wednesday morning before decreasing by afternoon. Slick and hazardous travel conditions can be expected. Arctic cold will also persist across the plains and foothills through Thursday morning. Highs on Wednesday will only reach the teens, while overnight lows by Wednesday night are expected to drop below zero in most areas.
Use caution when driving and walking. Roads and sidewalks could be icy and snowpacked. Wear jackets, hats and gloves if you plan to be outside.
Update (1 p.m., Feb. 4): Natural Resources will remain closed on Wednesday, Feb. 5
CSU Facilities Management is concluding repair work on the water main outside of the Natural Resources Building, and the building will remain closed on Wednesday, Feb. 4, to allow crews to complete their work and to flush the building’s water system. All classes will be relocated or moved online. Contact your instructor regarding any impacts to your class if held in the building.
Update (1:45 p.m., Feb, 3): Natural Resources Building to remain closed through Tuesday, Feb 4.
CSU Facilities Management continue repair work on the water main outside of the Natural Resources Building. Water service has not yet been fully restored and the building will remain closed on Tuesday, Feb. 4. All classes will be relocated or moved online. Contact your instructor regarding any impacts to your class if held in the building.
The building will remain closed to everyone. Faculty and staff who need to retrieve items can contact the Colorado State University Police Department’s non-emergency line at 970-491-6425 and request an officer to escort you into the building.
Natural Resources building closed through Monday, Feb. 3
The Natural Resources Building will be closed through Monday, Feb. 3, due to a water main break outside of the building and impacting water service. All classes held in the Natural Resources building on Monday will be either relocated or moved online. Check your CSU email to see if your class has been impacted.
The building is closed to everyone. Faculty and staff are permitted to get belongings should they need; this is only to enter building, retrieve items, and leave. To access the building, contact the Colorado State University Police Department’s non-emergency line at 970-491-6425 and request an officer to escort you into the building.
CSU opening at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21, due to extreme cold
Colorado State University will open at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025 due to extreme cold. All in-person, hybrid and remote classes and operations (meetings, work functions) prior to 10 a.m. Tuesday are canceled for all Larimer County campuses.
For more information about weather related decisions and how they are communicated.
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. Veterinary Health System will be in contact with employees regarding their status.
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 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. Temperatures are forecasted to be extremely cold. Take precaution when traversing campuses.
Update: 10 p.m., Jan 19
CSU campuses are on accident alert status through 7 a.m. Monday. Report any non-injury collisions to police during regular working hours or online at police.colostate.edu. Call 911 immediately if injuries or if drugs/alcohol is suspected.
Update 9:30 a.m., Jan. 18
Approximately 3 inches of snowfall on Main Campus. Facilities Management is clearing snow with priority around Moby Arena and residence halls. Roads and sidewalks are slick, so use caution traversing campuses.
Temperatures are forecasted to stay below freezing. Report any building issues immediately to Facilities Management dispatch 970-491-0077.
Winter weather advisory Jan. 17-18
An Arctic front moving into Colorado is forecasted to bring 3 to 7 inches of snow and as well as gusty winds. The National Weather Services has issued a winter weather advisory from 4 p.m. Friday through 5 p.m. Saturday.
Travel will be hazardous with slick and snow-covered roads. There is potential for flash freeze of road surfaces for the latter portions of the Friday evening commute. Roads and sidewalks will be slick, so allow extra time to reach your destination and take caution when walking or driving.
Temperatures will be extremely cold through the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day weekend with windchills below zero. If outdoors, take precaution and avoid any exposed skin, and monitor for hypothermia.
Winter weather advisory Jan. 6-7
The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory starting 6 p.m. Jan. 7 through 8 a.m. Jan. 8 for Larimer County below 6,000 feet. This includes Fort Collins.
Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches are predicted. Plan on slippery road conditions impacting morning commutes. Allow extra time to reach your designation.