Snow Policy

The UMASS Amherst Campus Parking Snow Policy is in effect 12/1/2024 – 4/1/2025.

It effects OVERNIGHT parking (1 AM to 7 AM) and parking during SNOW EMERGENCY CLOSING periods.

  • Visit the UMass Amherst Closing Website for campus operational status.
  • Emergency Closing Hotline: (413) 545-3630
  • Parking Services: (413) 577-7275

Overnight Parking 1am-7am

From 12/1/2024 to 4/1/2025 overnight parking is allowed in the lots listed below. If a lot is not in the list below, then overnight parking is not allowed in that lot from 12/1/2024 to 4/1/2025.

  • Lot 24
  • Lot 25 (north of Forestry Rd only)
  • Lot 30
  • Lot 32 
  • Lot 41
  • Lot 42
  • Lot 43
  • Lot 46 
  • Lot 52
  • Lot 62
  • Lot 63 including Thatcher Road (except at meters)
  • Lot 65
  • Yellow Lots (11,12,13)

Campus Parking Rules During Campus Closures

The following parking rules apply when the campus is closed due to inclement weather as posted on the UMass Amherst Closing website.

Parking is allowed only with the appropriate permit:

  • Lot 22
  • Lot 23
  • Lot 25
  • Lot 28
  • Lot 29
  • Lot 44
  • Lot 49
  • Lot 50
  • Lot 54
  • University Village
  • Any posted reserved space

Parking is not allowed in these lots, roadways and areas, except as noted:

  • Lot 26
  • Lot 27
  • Lot 31
  • Lot 32 
  • Lot 33
  • Lot 34
  • Lot 35
  • Lot 45 (except by special permit only)
  • Lot 47 (park in Lot 44 from 1am to 7am)
  • Lot 64
  • Lot 66
  • Lot 67
  • Lot 68
  • Lot 71
  • Any campus roadway (inc. Southwest horseshoe)
  • All parking meters (inc. Fearing Street and Southwest horseshoe)
  • University Village 15 min areas

Parking for essential personnel:

During a snow emergency closing period, essential personnel who report to work may park only in the following areas with the appropriate permit:

  • Lot 25 – Commonwealth Ave.
  • Lot 30 – Campus Center Service Rd.
  • Lot 31 – Governor’s Dr.
  • Lot 32 – Lincoln. Ave.
  • Lot 34 – Mass Ave. (east of the solar canopy only)
  • Lot 36 – Mullins Way
  • Lot 62 – Stockbridge Rd.
  • Lot 63 – N. Pleasant St. (east of Worcester DC only)
  • Lot 72 – Thatcher Way

To Find A Lot

To find the location of a lot, use our interactive campus map. Enter "lot" + lot number, e.g. lot 34, in the search box on the map.

Suggestions For Parking "Smart" On A Snow Day

Please note that during snow conditions, it is not possible to guarantee normal lot capacity will be available.

  1. Park your vehicle next to other parked vehicles at the front of the lot.
  2. Use alternative modes to get to UMASS (bus, walk, carpool, etc.)
  3. If space is not available in your assigned lot, go to either Lot 25 (north of Forestry Rd) or Yellow Lot 12 (both west of Physical Plant).