Weather Hotline
The most accurate and timely source of weather-related College information is the CCCC Weather Hotline (508-375-4070). Specific closing/opening information will be recorded on the hotline as soon after decisions are made as is possible. However, please be aware that if the college experiences a power outage, it may not be possible to activate the Weather Hotline.

Media
Inclement weather announcements will be made as early in the morning as possible, usually by 6:00am, or when conditions indicate. Weather conditions can vary greatly on Cape Cod. Therefore, the decision to open, open at a later time, or close for the day is based upon an assessment of conditions at the College. (The decision itself is usually made by 5:00am, but reaching the media at that time is not always possible.) There is no guarantee that announcements will run on all local stations prior to 6:00am because some stations do not staff their local operations prior to that hour. Our best recommendation for information prior to 6:00am is to listen to WQRC-FM 99.9, WXTK-FM 95.1, or WCOD-FM 106.1.  Announcements are also posted on our cable channel in the towns that we serve.

Announcements affecting evening classes will usually be made later in the day. Announcements apply to both the West Barnstable and Hyannis Center. If no announcement is made, College classes and operations will take place as usual.

Please note the following college procedures with regard to inclement weather announcements:

1. "The College is closed."  When the college is closed due to inclement weather, this is the message which will be aired on the designated radio stations.  Only "essential personnel" should report to work.  No leave is charged (to non-essential personnel) for the period of time the college is closed.
2. "College will open at ____ o’clock."  When it is determined that the college can safely open at a later hour, this is the message which will be aired.  Only "essential personnel" should report to work prior to the announced time.  Again, no leave is charged (to non-essential personnel) when the college is closed due to the weather. Do not depend upon regional television stations to provide specific opening time information. Their "storm center" systems often do not provide the appropriate options to meet our specific needs. Radio announcements regarding delayed openings are generally more accurate and reliable.
3. Announcements regarding weekend classes, activities and events will be made as early as possible.  Specific messages will be broadcast on the designated radio stations.  Every effort will be made to contact special event sponsors, 2 + 2 and Graduate Center faculty, etc.  The best advice is to tune in to one of the listed radio stations for news reports.

NOTE: This notice is provided for reference purposes only. In case of a discrepancy, the official printed policy takes precedence over any policy posted on our web site.