Contacting POI about bomb cyclone

[feelsomoon]

I'm applying for Boston University's Earth&Environment program. I know Boston is facing wind chill temperature now so the admission process may be disturbed. My interest is in climate change and I have contacted a POI whose research is also related to  Atmospheric Sciences and climate change. Is it a bad idea to send him a greeting or just ask how it is going? I'm afraid it is kind of unnecessary.

[vallaboop]

25 minutes ago, feelsomoon said:

I'm applying for Boston University's Earth&Environment program. I know Boston is facing wind chill temperature now so the admission process may be disturbed. My interest is in climate change and I have contacted a POI whose research is also related to  Atmospheric Sciences and climate change. Is it a bad idea to send him a greeting or just ask how it is going? I'm afraid it is kind of unnecessary.

I live in New England/Boston area and while it has been brutally cold, we haven't gotten any snow since Thursday. It is very likely that offices were closed in Boston on Thursday and that people either worked form home or not at all. So it's possible admissions got a bit disturbed but probably not by much. Us New Englanders are tough  Now, if you're asking whether or not it's okay to email talking specifically about the weather because of your interests then honestly I'm not sure. I would say hold off and use it as a talking point if you interview. 

[feelsomoon]

@cindyboop Thanks, that was really helpful!  It's a good topic I can use if I would have the chance to have an interview lol. Wish you good luck in application cycle!

[vallaboop]

3 minutes ago, feelsomoon said:

@cindyboop Thanks, that was really helpful!  It's a good topic I can use if I would have the chance to have an interview lol. Wish you good luck in application cycle!

You're welcome, good luck to you as well!