Today is Wednesday, March 18, 1998. The University of Colorado at Boulder will close early today at 2:00 p.m. due to heavy snow. A decision will be made prior to 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 19 as to whether the campus will be open Thursday. With the exception of essential services staff, all university personnel are authorized to leave work at 2:00 p.m. Please call 303-492-5500, or pay attention to local media, for updates. For information concerning Continuing Education classes, please call 303-735-5000.