Meteorologists are calling for “measurable snow” to begin falling later this week. As of now, the forecast is for the wintry mix to arrive Thursday into Thursday evening, ending on Friday morning. Exact amounts of accumulation are still uncertain (if they happen at all) because accumulation is largely dependent on temperatures. We are watching the weather, as I am sure you are too. Advance preparation is recommended in order to avoid uncertainties during the time of winter weather.
Since this is the first potential weather event of the year, we wanted to share information with you. First and most important, your safety and that of our customers is top priority. This, along with consultation with your home office, should always be the primary factor in determining whether to open/close your store.
The shopping center will not fine your store or issue a citation when conditions are present which make travel hazardous. The National Weather Service will issue an alert when this is the case. We work closely with the National Weather Service and will share any information we receive. Please note that a decision to close your store should not be made based on potential conditions or when the National Weather Service has not issued an alert. There are almost no circumstances when rain alone is an acceptable reason to close your store.
In the event there is a future weather event, we will communicate with you via email if possible, or via this employees-only page. You can always check this site for the most up-to-date information. If nothing is posted, we have not received any information which warrants a change to the shopping center’s operating schedule. Having a delayed start/opening or closing early are always possibilities during winter weather, so please check your email and the employee portal frequently.