Winter Parking and Travel Tips

Cars parked in the Alumni B Lot during the winter.

Published December 4, 2024

Winter Travel Tips For Getting To and Around Campus

Sign up for text messages regarding weather-related emergencies or closings at Emergency - UB Alert Information and Resources - University at Buffalo
Call 716-645-NEWS (6397), UB’s information line to learn about weather notifications and closing
Follow Parking and Transportation Services on X (formerly Twitter) UB Parking (@ubparking) / X (Twitter) for parking lot and campus travel updates
Plan accordingly. http://www.ready.gov suggests keeping a kit of emergency supplies in your car and office. Suggested supplies include water and food, vital medicines, a blanket and warm clothes

When parking, try to pick a familiar landmark, such as a sign, light pole, or tree to gauge where a parking space is located when the parking lot is snow-covered
In most lots, you will notice orange delineators at the end of the rows to help guide you to parking in an orderly manner
Be careful not to triple park. Triple parking - making three rows out of two - inconveniences others and may lead to the ticketing and/or towing of your vehicle
Overnight parking is allowed only in designated lots, or portions thereof. Check out the complete list of lots at Overnight Parking - Parking and Transportation - University at Buffalo
To maintain emergency vehicle access, please ensure there is room for a double travel lane from your vehicle when it is parked at the end of a row. This will also aid in plowing during the day
If you need assistance to de-ice your car locks or jump a dead battery, contact Parking and Transportation Services during office hours, and the Motorist Assist Program (MAP) team will come out to help Motorist Assistance Program - Parking and Transportation - University at Buffalo

Check out the university’s snow removal policy
If you notice a walkway or building access with excessive snow cover, call Customer Service at 716-645-2025