2026 Alerts and Advisories – Resolved
Note: The most recent alerts past alerts are listed at the top of the page, working back in chronological order.
Mountain Campus closure due to weather
May 16, 2026: CHHS commencement ceremonies impacted by weather
Colorado State University is anticipating weather this afternoon around 3:30-4 p.m. The College of Health and Human Sciences recognition ceremonies at Moby Arena will experience a delay and will now start at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Student line up and doors open 60 minutes before. Please check commencement.colostate.edu for details. Commencement activities at the ceremony tent will continue as scheduled.
University Closure Update: May 6, 2026
CSU’s Larimer County and Spur campuses remain closed today, May 6. All in-person, hybrid, and remote classes and operations (meetings, work functions) are canceled for Larimer County and Spur campuses.
Hazard Alert: Heavy, wet snow on tree branches has created hazardous conditions, particularly near the Oval, the Glenn Morris Fieldhouse area, and the Academic Spine south of the Clark Building. Avoid these areas and exercise caution near trees.
Special Events: Events in the Lory Student Center starting at 4:30 p.m. or later will proceed as scheduled. This only applies to special events at the LSC, not meetings. Contact organizers of special events with questions about event status.
Weather closure May 5
Colorado State University is closed and canceling all operations for May 6, 2026. All in-person, hybrid and remote classes and operations (meetings, work functions) are closed or canceled for all Larimer County campuses. A determination about evening events for May 6 at CSU’s Larimer County locations will be made at noon.
CSU Spur campus in Denver will be closed and cancelling all operations for May 6, 2026.
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. 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.
Oval closure due to weather conditions, starting 6 p.m., May 5
The Oval will be closed starting at 6 p.m. today due to wet, heavy snow on tree branches. Barricades will be placed to ensure safety. The Oval will remain closed tomorrow for further assessment. The University will continue to monitor the weather situation and provide updates on operations if necessary.
Instructions:
- Avoid entering the Oval area.
- Follow all posted signs and barricades.
- Monitor updates at https://safety.colostate.edufor reopening information.
Text Message: The Oval will close at 6 p.m. today due to wet, heavy snow on tree branches. Barricades will be placed, and the area will remain closed tomorrow.
April 23: Vegetation fire near CSU Foothills Campus
7:06 p.m.: Evacuation orders lifted. All clear.
6:15 p.m.: An evacuation point has been set up for evacuees of the Ponds Fire. The evacuation point is at west parking lot of Rocky Mountain High School, 1300 N Swallow Road in Fort Collins.
5:54 p.m. — Voluntary evacuations ordered for residents west of Overland Trail, south of Dixon Canyon Rd and north of South Loop Trail. EVACUATION IS VOLUNTARY – GATHER ESSENTIAL ITEMS AND PREPARE FOR EVACUATION.
4:45 p.m. — Vegetation fire in the Maxwell Natural Area near the CSU Foothills Campus. Poudre Fire Authority on scene. Avoid the area. Do not call 911 for more information.
April 13: Prospect Rd & Shields St closed; Seek alternative routes
UPDATE – 4:45 p.m.: The crash has been cleared and all directions of the intersection are reopened.2:45 p.m.: Due to a traffic crash, the intersection of Prospect Road and Shields Street is closed. Find alternative routes and avoid the area.The intersection is closed to westbound, southbound, and northbound traffic due to a crash. Eastbound traffic is moving through the area. Alternate routes will be required.
Football event at Canvas Stadium April 11
CSU Football Team and Canvas Stadium will be hosing a Spring Football Spotlight event. This will be the publics opportunity to get the first look at the 2026 roster while watching a scrimmage. Canon will fire during event and train horn will be in use.
Police activity northwest of Main Campus; avoid the area
UPDATE (11:10 a.m.): All clear.
March 26: Police activity in the area of Shields and Olive streets. Avoid the area and use alternative routes to Main and South Campuses.
Oval, Glenn Morris Field House reopening March 17
The Oval and the Glenn Morris Field House will reopen March 17. All areas of Main Campus have reopened.
The B.W. Pickett Equine Center on the Foothills Campus remains closed.
CSU open March 16 with some areas remaining closed; avoid areas where work is ongoing
Colorado State University will open for regular operations tomorrow, March 16. Crews will continue hazard mitigation and clean-up work. Avoid areas where work is ongoing. The following buildings and areas will remain closed:
- Glenn Morris Field House and adjacent area will remain closed.
- The Oval will remain closed. Adjacent building on Oval Drive will be open.
- B.W. Pickett Equine Center will remain closed.
No classes will be held due to spring break.
CSU open March 14; some areas remain closed until further notice
CSU will reopen for normal business on Saturday, March 14. Several areas on campus remain closed for assessment and safety while crews continue managing downed trees.
The following areas remain closed:
- The Oval and all buildings immediately surrounding the Oval.
- All areas east of the railroad tracks between Laurel and Pitkin streets.
- Libby Coy Way between Pitkin and Lake streets.
- B.W. Pickett Equine Center.
Please stay out of these closed areas for your safety and so crews can continue cleanup work. All other areas of campus are open.
High winds and cold temperatures are expected through the weekend. Please monitor the forecast and follow safety guidance.
Update on March 13 campus closure
Crews are out assessing damage on Larimer County campuses today. Avoid the area of Main Campus east of Meridian Avenue where there is a heavy concentration of work crews assessing treed areas and mitigating hazards. Do not enter any closed area and be very cautious when outdoors.
The Veterinary Teaching Hospital is open for patient care.
Libby Coy Way is closed.
CSU closed March 13
Colorado State University is closed March 13. All in-person, hybrid and remote classes and operations, including meetings and work functions, are canceled for all Larimer County campuses. CSU crews are assessing damage after high winds in the Fort Collins area, with damaged trees the primary concern.
Residence halls, dining facilities and the Transit Center on the main campus will remain open for students living on campus. Anyone who must be on campus should use extreme caution outdoors and avoid treed areas. Most wind damage has been concentrated on the east side of the main campus near academic and administrative buildings, and several pedestrian pathways are affected. The high school state basketball championship, held solely in Moby Arena and the Moby parking lot, will continue as scheduled.
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 Services, Environmental Health Services, the Veterinary Teaching Hospital and Diagnostic Laboratories, and student-facing units.
The university closure generally applies to employees assigned to a Larimer County campus, whether they are working on site or remotely today. However, remote employees should refer to the teleworking policy and their unit memorandums of understanding for guidance on work expectations during a university closure. Remote employees with essential duties may be required to continue working from their remote location.
Please monitor local news outlets and local agency websites for travel information. Unless you are required to be on campus, do not report to university grounds.
CSU Larimer County closing at 3:30 p.m. March 12 due to high winds
CSU Larimer County campus classes, meetings and all activities after 3:30 p.m. are canceled for the remainder of the day, March 12 due to impacts of high winds. Do not come to campus. Those on campus are advised to leave campus when possible. Remain indoors until you are able to leave. Use caution when traveling and be aware of debris.
The Poudre Express bus route from Fort Collins to Greeley is canceled this afternoon.
Oval and Oval Drive closed due to high wind, March 12
UPDATE: 1:05 p.m. Libby Coy Way is closed from University Ave. to Pitkin St.
Due to high winds and danger of potential tree damage, the Oval and Oval Drive are closed until further notice.
University phone service interruptions starting 5:30 p.m., March 5; Emergency calls to 911 will not be impacted
Repairs to fiber optic cable on CSU’s Main Campus in Fort Collins will disrupt all phone calls coming into or going out of the university starting at 5:30 p.m. on March 5, according to CSU’s Division of Information Technology. This outage is expected to last two hours, but could run more than 4 hours.
This will affect the following areas that utilize the Teams Voice telephone system:
- Main campus
- South campus
- Foothills campus
- Board of Governors
- Spur
CSU’s emergency dispatch center will not be impacted and 911 calls will be routed as usual.
During the outage:
- No incoming calls to CSU during the outage.
- No outgoing local or long‑distance calls from CSU to outside numbers.
- There will be a backup route for outgoing calls, but it may become overloaded. If that happens, outbound calls will also stop.
- Teams video calls and Teams meetings will not be affected by this work.
To monitor the status of the outage, visit the Division of IT Status Page.
Red Flag Warning: Extremely critical fire weather conditions, Feb. 17
Gusty winds and low humidity today, Feb. 17, are creating conditions favorable to rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.
The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning until 7 p.m. today for much of the I-25 corridor and Northeaster Plains, including Fort Collins. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. A combination of strong wind, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Traffic accident: Avoid College Avenue between Laurel St. and Prospect Road.
UPDATE (7:10 p.m.): Accident has been cleared from College Avenue and the road has reopened to traffic.
Original post: At 5 p.m. Feb. 3, a traffic accident at Lake Street and College Avenue is impacting traffic. Avoid the area and seek alternative routes. Do not exit main campus via eastbound Lake Street or Pitkin Street. College Ave. southbound is closed from Pitkin St. to Prospect Road.
Power outage at Spur Campus, Feb. 3
UPDATE (5:30 p.m.): Power restored.
CSU Spur is closed to the public as of 4:30 PM today, 2/3/26, due to a power outage in the area. We anticipate power will be restored by tomorrow morning. Updates at safety.colostate.edu.
Advisory: Missing student
Update (8:35 a.m.): All Clear. Student has been located.
At 7:30 a.m., Jan. 25: Colorado State University Police Department (CSUPD) seeks information about missing student Rachel Croft, who was last seen at a party at The Standard apartments, located at 775 W Lake St. If you have any information about her whereabouts, please contact CSUPD immediately at 970-491-6425 or call/text 911.
Prepare for frigid temperatures Jan. 23-24
An arctic airmass will settle over eastern Colorado Friday and Saturday, Jan. 23-24, bringing frigid temperatures and light snow to Fort Collins campuses.
On Friday, temperatures will drop into the teens and 20s, with light snow creating slick travel conditions. By Friday night, temperatures are expected to fall to around or below zero, and little warming is anticipated Saturday, with highs remaining in the teens.
Another surge of arctic air is expected Sunday, bringing continued cold and possible flurries. Conditions are forecasted to improve on Monday and Tuesday as temperatures climb above freezing.
Slick roads are likely, resulting in slow travel Friday night and Saturday. Campus community members are advised to dress warmly, check road conditions, be aware of frost bite, and monitor weather updates through the National Weather Service.
Take precautions to protect campus buildings by ensure all windows are closed and report any heating issues to Facilities Management right away.
Potential Public Safety Power Shutoff Friday, Jan. 16
UPDATE (3:15 p.m.): Foothills Campus north buildings north of Laporte Ave. are expected to be impacted.
UPDATE (2 p.m. Jan. 15): A high wind warning will be in effect tomorrow, Jan. 16. Current forecasts show wind gusts will peak late morning on Friday until around 1-2pm with gusts 60-70 mph in Wellington and north to the state border. Fort Collins will see wind gusts in the 30-40 mph. Foothills will be windy with 50-60mph gusts.
Xcel is considering a Public Safety Power Shutoff due to elevated wildfire risks. This area currently includes the Foothills Campus including Christman Field, and ARDEC. Power lines will be de-energized from approximately 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Main and South campuses are not expected to be impacted, but smaller power outages are possible.
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ORIGINAL POST: Xcel Energy is closely monitoring wildfire risk conditions in Larimer and Weld counties, including parts of Fort Collins and nearby communities to the north and west. Due to high winds, low humidity, and extremely dry ground conditions, there is a heightened risk for wildfires.
Due to dry conditions and low relative humidity, fire weather conditions will be elevated to critical. Stronger winds are expected for Friday across the northeast plains where gusts to 65 mph will be possible.
To reduce wildfire risk and protect public safety, Xcel Energy may implement a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) for a limited number of customers in Larimer and Weld counties starting at 7 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 16.
Power outages may last several hours to several days as crews inspect and repair damage before re-energizing lines.