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Post secondary students and teachers will enjoy an afternoon off in Victoria after local universities have closed campuses.

The weather is posing challenges to travel around the region, and while campuses tried to remain open this morning, the snowfall has prompted them to reconsider. 

The University of Victoria campus will be closed as of 12:30 pm.

“A campus closure due to snow is not an emergency and an immediate departure from campus is not required,” said a notice from the school. “We encourage everyone on campus to take their time and wind down their in-person activities. Online classes and administrative activities being conducted remotely will continue.”

Royal Roads and Camosun have also opted to shut down their campuses due to the inclement weather. 

Camosun will close as of 12 pm. Royal Roads announced a closure earlier this morning, and is asking people leaving campus to use the alternate route via Belmont Gate at University Drive as all roads with hills are closed.