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Rain, sleet, and snow will all be part of your daily life if you come to SRU. Slippery Rock weather will school you in the extremes, especially in the winter. The Rock is often plagued by lake-effect snow, and the winters are hard to shake, usually lasting into April. However, spring and autumn transform the rural area into a beautiful landscape. The turning leaves of autumn and the budding flowers and treetops of spring are simply breathtaking in Western Pennsylvania.

When summer weather finally hits, the heat and humidity is intoxicating, making for uncomfortable classroom climates. On sunny days, the campus becomes quite animated with students playing Frisbee, sunbathing, picnicking, or studying in the open grass of the quad. Due to the instability of the weather, it is recommended that students pack an assortment of clothes to fit the ever-changing temperatures. Remember, though, that winter consumes most of the school year, so pack light on the strappy dresses, shorts, and halters. Instead, think about gear that you would bring to the arctic tundra—and definitely don’t forget your umbrella!

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cxh1001

Therapeutic Recreation '15

1.5

D+

Snowy and Rainy

If it is not snowing, it is raining. The weather at Slippery Rock is not the best and it definitely is not a good quality of the university. However, I am still very happy with my decision to attend this school. When it is not raining or snowing the weather is beautiful.

May 21, 2012

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amandamik

Sport and Fitness Management '13

3.1

B-

Weather Is Constatnly Changing

The local weather affects my campus experience because it is so hard to determine how to dress if you plan on staying on campus all day. An example would be one day we experienced sunshine, rain, snow, hail, and wind all within a few hours. It affects whether or not people stay on campus or even if they want to go out anywhere with their friends.

May 10, 2012

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muffin66

Kinesiology and Exercise Science '17

3.1

B-

PA Weather

In general the weather is fair. Long walking distances to class make it less appealing in winter and on rainy days!

May 07, 2012

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