One of the oldest community colleges in California, MJC has two main campuses in the city of Modesto and serves more than 18,000 day and evening students each semester.
Located near the city of Sonora in the wooded Sierra Nevada foothills, Columbia College is a primary resource of adult learning for residents throughout the Mother Lode region.
When snowfall affects normal campus operations, Columbia College implements its Snow Removal Plan to help maintain a safe environment for students, employees, and visitors. Important updates regarding classes, campus activities, delayed openings, or campus closures will be communicated through the President's Office.
This page provides an overview of the Facilities Operations Snow Removal Plan, including information about snow and ice removal priorities, campus access, and resources from local agencies that can help you stay informed and prepared during winter weather events.
When snowfall or icy conditions affect campus operations, Columbia College implements its Snow Removal Plan to help maintain a safe environment for students, employees, residents, and visitors. Facilities Operations staff actively monitor weather conditions and work to maintain access to campus roads, parking areas, walkways, building entrances, and student housing areas as conditions allow.
Because weather conditions can change rapidly, individuals are encouraged to use caution when traveling to, from, and around campus during winter weather events.
Official information regarding campus operations, classes, activities, delays, or campus closures will be communicated through the President's Office and the College's established communication channels. Please rely on official college notifications for the most current information.
Columbia College recognizes the importance of maintaining access for students who reside in campus housing. During winter weather events, Facilities Operations prioritizes efforts to support safe access to residential areas while continuing snow and ice removal activities throughout campus.
During periods of snow or ice:
Before traveling to campus during winter weather, check local weather forecasts and road conditions:
