Beginning later today, February 15, and through tomorrow, Western Massachusetts will be experiencing some of the coldest temperatures and wind chills that have been experienced in this area in at least a decade.

Roads have been cleared after last night’s storm, and road conditions are safe,  but there are strong gusts and a wind chill index as low as -30 degrees Fahrenheit. Frostbite can occur is as little as 10 minutes of exposure to this weather.

Please recognize that heat loss from your body is accelerated in these conditions and frost bite is a serious concern for any exposed skin. Please dress warmly with zipped-up coats, hats, gloves, hood, scarves, and layers to stay warm. This is a serious concern, so make sure you do your part in keeping yourself safe and healthy!

The 12 p.m. Student Activities departure to the Hampshire Mall with Mr. Sawyer, and 1 p.m. departure to the Holyoke Mall with Ms. Ram proceeded as scheduled.

Due to the dangerous wind chill forecast for today and this evening, however, the Dean’s Office will not be authorizing any more off-campus travel and will not be signing any more white sheets for students unless they are traveling with a parent or guardian.

Students should remain on campus and stay inside if they can. Stay warm and take care of each other!