KatSafe
Winter Weather Campus update 1/23/26
Due to winter storm forecast, all non-essential campus functions on all campuses will close starting at 4 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, through Sunday evening. This includes closure of the LSC, Rec Center, and Library.
Dining halls will remain open with normal weekend hours. Monitor shsu.edu/katsafe for updates on additional closures.
The National Weather Service has issued 3 alerts:
Walker County
* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total ice accumulations between
two tenths and one half of an inch. Sleet accumulation up to a
half inch.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be nearly impossible, especially on bridges
and overpasses. Power outages and tree damage are possible due to
the ice.
Instructions: Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Montgomery County
* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total ice accumulations between
one quarter and four tenths of an inch. Total sleet accumulations
up to a half inch.
* WHERE...Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Montgomery, and Washington
Counties.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be nearly impossible, especially on bridges
and overpasses. Power outages and tree damage are possible due to
the ice.
Instructions: Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Montgomery County and Walker County
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as near zero well
inland to around 10 degrees along the coast expected, with the
lowest values Monday morning. Portions of the Piney Woods and
Brazos Valley will remain below freezing through Tuesday morning.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Texas.
* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. Hard freeze conditions with an
extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured
water pipes.
Instructions: Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
To prevent water pipes from freezing, wrap or drain them.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and
unfrozen water.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
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KatSafe Alerts
All SHSU community members are automatically enrolled in KatSafe voice and emails. Bearkats can update their personal information using the SamWeb portal and add up to 10 people.
Sign up for Text Message Alerts
SHSU students and employees can sign up for text message alerts with the following steps:
- Login to your KatSafe Emergency Contact Information Preferences
- Under “Phone”, ensure that “(txt & voice)” is beside your phone number. If it is not, select the “Add” button.
- In the pop up, enter your phone number, select “txt & voice” then select the “Add” button