From the DOE Hanford Operations Office:

Due to the snow currently falling on the Hanford Site and surrounding communities, non-essential Hanford employees will be released from work early today. Only essential employees needed to maintain minimum safe operations are to remain at work through the remainder of the shift.

To alleviate traffic congestion, please adhere to the staggered schedule below.

• 200 East Area and all Areas South of the Wye Barricade, including employees working in Richland, 12:45 pm • 200 West Area and 100 Areas, 1:30 pm

The Rattlesnake Barricade will remain open until 6:00 pm.

Employees must check with their manager prior to leaving, are urged to use caution when driving home, and be prepared for adverse weather or road conditions. Employees are advised to stay tuned to area radio stations for possible road closures, which could affect travel.

In addition, swing shift and graveyard shift has been cancelled tonight for non-essential employees. Only essential employees needed to maintain minimum safe operations are to report to work at the usual time.

For updated information call the Hanford Hotline at 376-9999 or log-on to the Hanford Home Page at www.hanford.gov.

Weather

									Station# 12  (WYEB) at 550 ft above MSL     

 Time: 15:30:00 PST      Date: 1/10/2017

 Ave Wind Direction = 316
 Ave Wind Speed     =  15
 Max Wind Speed     =  21
                         Celsius
 Ave Temp = 25.9          -3.42
 Max Temp = 26.0          -3.31
 Min Temp = 25.4          -3.64

 Wind Chill  =  13.8

 Rain Gauge = 0.00