Several universities have announced closures and cancellations of in-person classes in anticipation of severe winter weather. West Virginia University (WVU) has shifted to remote work for most employees and canceled classes on Monday, January 26. Similar measures have been taken by Miami University, which canceled classes and advised students to relocate their vehicles. Baylor University has issued a winter weather warning and has also closed its campuses, along with Emerson College, which announced closures due to the incoming storm. In Texas, Texas Christian University (TCU) is bracing for heavy snowfall, with predictions of up to eight inches, while other institutions in the Fort Worth area are preparing for harsh conditions. Overall, multiple campuses across various states are responding to the severe winter storm threat by closing operations and shifting to online formats.