University Park, Pa. -- While Southern Centre County ended up getting only about half as much snow as had been forecasted, much of Pennsylvania has been hit hard with heavy snow and blizzard conditions. Because of the dangerous driving conditions in some parts of the state, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is reporting that Routes 76, 81 and 83 are closed. There also is a section of Route 80 between Clearfield and Pennfield that is closed due to a traffic accident.
Earlier today, Route 322 between Port Matilda and Philipsburg had been closed due to a traffic accident, but that roadway has since been reopened. For updated road conditions, visit PennDOT's travel information Web site at http://www.511pa.com/ online.
Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to use their own judgment concerning travel to campus or the need to leave early during times of inclement weather this winter. For a listing of frequently asked questions about weather delays and cancellations at University Park, visit http://live.psu.edu/story/36230 online. Faculty and staff also should review "Handling Weather Day Absences" (Human Resources Guideline 10) on the Web at http://guru.psu.edu/policies/OHR/hrg10.html for specific information on how time missed for weather situations is handled.