UO Alert!: Sunday, Feb, 9, 2014, 9:30 a.m.

Sunday classes and events canceled until noon

Winter weather continues to make for dangerous conditions on campus and throughout the Eugene Springfield area.  Please use extreme caution when outdoors and there are several downed trees and power lines in the greater campus community. Avoid walking under or near trees or downed power lines.  There are dozens of downed tree limbs on campus due to icy conditions, and Campus Operations continues to work to improve the areas impacted most.

As heavy snow and ice begin to melt, there is increased risk from roof slides; therefore, avoid walking immediately adjacent to buildings.

Ice Storm Facts:
•    – Ice can increase the weight of branches by 30 times.
•    – A 1/2″ accumulation on power lines can add 500 pounds of extra weight.

Visit http://webcam.uoregon.edu for a view of current conditions.