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UWF Notice: Wintry Weather Conditions

University officials are closely monitoring the Winter Weather Advisory that is in effect for midnight through noon Friday, Jan. 21 in Northwest Florida. All University of West Florida locations remain open at this time. If conditions change, the University will update the campus community. 

University officials are closely monitoring the Winter Weather Advisory that is in effect for midnight through noon Friday, Jan. 21 in Northwest Florida. All University of West Florida locations remain open at this time. If conditions change, the University will update the campus community. 

The Pensacola area is expected to receive patchy, light freezing rain with potential ice accumulation. Roads, especially overpasses and bridges could potentially become slick with ice. Students, faculty and staff are advised to use their best judgment when traveling during freezing weather conditions.

The University communicates with students, faculty and staff via email, uwf.edu, facebook.com/westfl, twitter.com/uwf and the UWF Mobile Alert text messaging system. To learn more about Mobile Alert, visit uwf.edu/mobilealert.

To ensure you receive future University communications, confirm that your contact information is up-to-date in the University’s communication system, “Mobile Alert.” Log in to my.uwf.edu and search 

“Mobile Alert” to update and add contact information. In the event of an emergency, please contact the UWF Police Department at 850.474.2415.