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Purdue is no exception to the rule of unpredictable Midwestern weather. Seasons change here on weekly basis. It can be hot and humid on Monday and snowing by Sunday. Typically, it’s quite warm for the first few weeks of school and then mellows into autumn, with crisp air and brightly colored leaves. Winter is snowy and bitterly cold, with blustery gales and treacherous ice and temperatures dropping as low as negative 40. Spring comes begrudgingly with thunderstorms and temperatures that vacillate from torrid to freezing overnight, but eventually settles into a temperate period before the sweltering summer begins again.

Purdue students don’t let the temperamental weather rule their lives, though. At any time during the school year (except when the weather hits negative 40), you can see students outside enjoying seasonal activities like football games, snowball fights, sunbathing, and tennis. The key to overcoming the weather at Purdue is to be prepared. Check the temperatures on your computers or laptops every morning and always dress accordingly. If at the end of spring semester you’re wearing your winter coat, or if you’re sporting shorts in December, don’t be too surprised.

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kalena525 Purdue '13 Engineering Jul 21, 2010

Varying Weather A- The weather varies a lot throughout the year. Some days in the winter it will snow a lot, other days it will be only a little chilly. In the spring it rains an awful lot, but that doesn't stop anyone around here! When the weather is nice, students hang around campus everywhere. In general, the weather doesn't effect classes or social scenes. 12345 Report Weather

dolsen755 Purdue '11 English Jul 10, 2010

Tolerable Midwest Weather A I grew up in the Midwest, so the weather at Purdue is something I am used to. It gets cold, yes, but it has been colder elsewhere. During the fall and spring, campus is absolutely beautiful, and people love to be outside. Walking to class in the winter can be a bit harsh when it gets VERY cold. 12345 Report Weather

cel90 Purdue '13 Jun 21, 2010

Bi-Polar Weather C It snows a lot, and classes NEVER get cancelled. Rain also comes in a monsoon during the fall and spring seasons. When it's not raining or snowing, the weather bounces around - you never know what to expect! 12345 Report Weather

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The Purdue administration almost never cancels classes, no matter how bad the weather is. It actually depends on the professors. If your professor is kind, he will cancel class. If not, you will have to walk through piles of snow. In the last two years, the administration cancelled all classes only once: when we had 5 feet of snow in the middle of February.

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