*Update* "Amherst College Has No Real Reason To Stay Closed Today, So I Guess We're Open" States Chief Carter of Amherst College Police

Police Chief John Carter, addressed the student body in an email early monday morning:

"Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff,

Ahh, Yea. So the College will open at our normal time today, February 13, 2017 it looks like. Grounds and Custodial staff have been in overnight and through their, frankly, crazy efforts - like I don't know why they just don't stay home and get some rest, what the hell are they trying to prove anyways - the roads, lots, and walkways are in safe and usable condition. The public roads around campus are in good condition and traffic is moving well. And Staff will continue to work throughout the morning to address the clean-up. So yea, we have no real reason to close today unfortunately. Have good fucking day everyone, this fucking sucks."  

John B. Carter
Police Chief/Director of Public Safety