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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.
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.
Boilereview
'13
Mechanical Engineering
Not the Best
You can experience 3 seasons in a single day. You never know what you are going to get. Often times rainy and windy.
Feb 07, 2012
GoldnBlack
'12
Aerospace Engineering
Morning Black Ice
In the morning, black ice can be present on some of the sidewalks near the street. With classes starting at 7:30, this can be a danger, particularly when walking down from the parking lot at the football stadium.
Jan 31, 2012
vgruber
'15
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
Weather Is Fun.
I like all sorts of weather, so the weather doesn't bother me too much what ever it is. It has rained a lot this semester, and there is a lot of puddles then, but that's what boots are for.
Dec 27, 2011
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