McMaster is closed on Sunday Feb. 16 due to heavy snowfall

All events and programs scheduled for today are cancelled.

February 16, 2025

All events and programs scheduled for today are cancelled.

McMaster is closed on Sunday February 16, due to a significant winter storm affecting Hamilton and the region.

All scheduled programs and events are cancelled.

All McMaster facilities currently open will be closed. All eateries are closed except for those in residence.

Please see the university’s storm emergency policy for further information, including details about essential services.

Updates will be posted on this website, the McMaster Safety App, and on McMaster’s Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram accounts.

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