March | 2018 | Weather Updates

General Weather Update 19 March, 7am

All buildings on University of Brighton sites are open and will be operating as usual. Snowfall and cold conditions over the weekend mean that there are icy conditions around, so caution is advised with travel. Useful information to help you prepare for the weather and plan your travel is provided on the University’s Weather Updates…

General Weather Update: 16 March, 6pm

The MET Office is advising of the possibility of snowfall this weekend (17-18 March). An amber level warning in place for south east England from Saturday afternoon to Sunday morning. The University’s Estate and Facilities Management (E&FM) department is monitoring the weather over the weekend. The department will take all reasonable steps to ensure…

2 March, 3:15PM – Hastings Campus – Building closures due to worsening weather

Buildings at the Hastings campus are closing now due to the worsening weather conditions. This is taking place with immediate effect. A decision on whether to open Hastings campus library on Saturday will be made in the morning. Students and staff should check the University Weather Updates blog for the latest information and advice.

Weather Update: Snowfall affecting travel – 2 March, 2.10PM

Due to further snowfall in areas across Sussex, some rail services are stopping early across the Southeast. If you are travelling by rail this afternoon, we recommend that you leave before 3pm. Services affected include: Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express (Govia Thameslink Railway). Useful information to help you prepare for the weather and plan your…

Weather Update: 2 March, 6.30AM – Buildings open, further snowfall likely

All University buildings are open as usual today. However, an Amber warning for severe weather is in place until 8am and there is the strong possibility of further snow throughout the day. Please check the travelling conditions from home to your place of work/study. Useful information to help you prepare for the weather and plan…

1 March, 6AM Update

All University buildings are open today. Snow and icy conditions remain and there is a key risk of black ice on the roads. So caution is recommended for travelling to and in and around sites today. The MET Office has also forecast that more snowfall is likely in the afternoon and the situation will be…