The Third Circuit posted the following order today on its website:

Due to inclement weather, the Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has directed that the Court will be closed on Friday, January 5, 2018. Documents may be filed using the Court’s CM/ECF system or in the lock box in the lobby of the courthouse. Electronic and paper documents that are due on Friday, January 5, 2018, will be considered timely if filed/received on Monday, January 8, 2018.

For emergency cases or motions, please call 267-299-4903 and leave a detailed message regarding the nature of the emergency. The message must succinctly describe the facts and legal issues and the reason why immediate action is necessary, and must provide return contact information so that the attorney on duty will be able to return the phone call.

I had an opening brief due today, so this is big news indeed.