The Emergency Management Team sent the following emails to campus in February 2025 regarding a winter storm (Kingston) – Ed.

Feb. 20, 2025 – 2:31 p.m.

Dear William & Mary community,

Due to the impacts from Winter Storm Kingston, William & Mary will remain closed Friday, Feb. 21, 2025 until 5 p.m. and resume normally scheduled operations at that time.

This means the provost has cancelled classes for Friday and university offices will remain closed through 5 p.m. Essential employees should consult with their supervisors and may be required to report to campus. Non-essential employees will not have access to offices or campus until 5 p.m. on Friday as Facilities Management employees continue snow removal and address other potential hazards. To ensure safety, access to buildings will be restricted. Per university policy, teleworking is not required during the closure.

Resuming operations at 5 p.m. on Friday will be university events and student-centered services including Swem Library, the Sadler Center and the Campus Recreation Center (check their respective websites for hours of operation). As always, check for updates to dining services at  W&M Dining website Employees scheduled to work after 5 p.m. on Friday (essential and non-essential) should coordinate with their supervisors. Given varying road conditions across our area, liberal leave will be in effect.

Members of the William & Mary Law School community can expect separate communication from administrators at the law school.

Snow removal on campus is underway. Crews will be addressing major pathways and the largest parking lots first. If you see an area of particular concern – downed tree limb or the like, please report it to facilities management at workor@wm.edu

Please continue to use extra caution on campus due to slippery conditions and the potential for falling icicles. Stay alert and aware of your surroundings. Freezing temperatures with harsh wind chills are expected throughout the evening and into the weekend. Limiting exposure to outside temperatures is recommended. State officials have also requested that individuals avoid vehicular travel if possible. As a resource, VDOT 511 map provides regular updates on area road conditions.

Ginger Ambler, EMT co-chair

Don Butler, EMT co-chair

William & Mary

W&M Closed Thursday, Feb. 20 for Winter Storm Kingston

Feb. 19, 2025 – 1:32 p.m.

Dear William & Mary community,

We are starting to see the impacts from Winter Storm Kingston. Significant snowfall is still forecasted, and William & Mary will remain closed until at least 7 a.m. Friday. Given the rapidly changing conditions, we will continue to regularly monitor the weather forecast and make decisions in a phased way. We will provide another update before 3 p.m. on Thursday.

The provost has cancelled classes for this period, and all university events are also cancelled. Members of the William & Mary Law School community can expect separate communication from administrators at the law school. To check for updates to dining services, visit the W&M Dining website.

Essential employees should consult with their supervisors and may be required to report to campus. Non-essential employees will not have access to offices or campus on Thursday as Facilities Management employees address potential hazards. To ensure safety, access to buildings will be restricted. Per university policy, teleworking is not required during the closure.

The forecast indicates continued snowfall overnight, freezing temperatures with low wind chills, and rising wind gusts throughout Thursday. State officials have requested that individuals avoid vehicular travel if possible. As a resource, VDOT 511 map provides regular updates on area road conditions.

Ginger Ambler, EMT co-chair

Don Butler, EMT co-chair

William & Mary

W&M Closed Wednesday, Feb. 19 for Winter Storm Kingston

Feb. 18, 2025 – 4:25 p.m.

Dear William & Mary community,

With Winter Storm Kingston expected to bring significant snowfall to the area, William & Mary will close at midnight tonight and remain closed throughout Wednesday, February 19. The provost has cancelled classes for this period, and all university events are also cancelled. Members of the William & Mary Law School community can expect separate communication from administrators at the law school. To check for updates to dining services, visit the W&M Dining website.

Essential employees should consult with their supervisors and may be required to report to campus. Non-essential employees will not have access to offices or campus on Wednesday as Facilities Management employees address potential hazards. To ensure safety, access to buildings will be restricted. Per university policy, teleworking is not required during the closure.

The forecast is calling for significant snowfall and freezing temperatures, and state officials have asked all who can to avoid vehicular travel over the next 24 hours. As a resource, VDOT 511 map provides regular updates on area road conditions.

Because of rapidly changing conditions, we will continue to regularly monitor the weather forecast and make decisions in a phased way to provide the best guidance in a timely manner. The university will provide another update before 3 p.m. on Wednesday.

Stay safe. 

Ginger Ambler, EMT co-chair

Don Butler, EMT co-chair

William & Mary

Pending Winter Storm Kingston

Feb. 17, 2025 – 3:57 p.m.

Dear William & Mary Community –

The Emergency Management Team is tracking Winter Storm Kingston and receiving regular updates from the National Weather Service on its potential impact in the Hampton Roads area.

We will send an update late Tuesday afternoon about any schedule changes that may be necessary for Wednesday.

If you have not yet enrolled in the university’s emergency notification system, please do so through this contact form in Banner. You may also follow these notices through WMNews on Facebook and  X (formerly known as Twitter)

Ginger Ambler, EMT co-chair  

Don Butler, EMT co-chair  

William & Mary