WKU classes are canceled and all campuses are closed on Tuesday, Jan. 16, according to an alert sent by WKU today.

Tuesday marked the first day of spring semester courses, which will now begin this Wednesday.

Bowling Green is also currently under a winter weather advisory, which is set to last until 6 a.m. Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.

In addition, Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency yesterday due to the winter storms set to sweep through the state. 

With wintry weather underway, Beshear and the Kentucky State Police have cooperated to issue “essential winter driving tips” on the KSP website. 

Some of these tips include creating a winter weather kit, monitoring the weather via social media channels and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet weather portal site and gently tapping your brakes when needing to drive downhill. More information from KSP and Beshear can be found here.

Some additional precautions include stocking up on water and dry goods, charging portable chargers, keeping flashlights and candles and putting towels along door and window crevices to keep the cold air from seeping in.

News reporter Bailey Reed can be reached at [email protected].