All WMU campuses close early Wednesday, Feb. 2, due to worsening winter weather

Contact: Megan Looker

February 2, 2022

A statue covered in snow in front of Waldo Library.

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Except for essential services, all Western Michigan University campuses will close at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 2, due to worsening winter weather. All classes scheduled for 1 p.m. or later on Wednesday are canceled.

This article will be updated with special hours as information becomes available. Check the University's events calendar to confirm whether an event is canceled. Those who have posted items to the calendar are expected to update the event post to indicate whether the activity will continue as planned or is canceled.

Campus Services

Dining Services—There are no changes in hours for Henry Grab'n Go or for the Valley Dining Center and Cafe' 1903. However, Bella Vita Cafe', Bernhard Cafe' & Market, Bistro BTL, Bookmark Cafe', Flossie's Cafe', Plaza Cafe' and Schneider Cafe' will close at 1 p.m.
Sindecuse Health Center, including the pharmacy, will be open until 3 p.m.
The Student Recreation Center will be open until 3 p.m. Check the center's website for details.
University Libraries—Waldo Library and Zhang Legacy Collection Center will close at 1 p.m.
WMU Busing—The last shuttle will depart the College of Aviation at 1:30 p.m. The Ring Road route will stop service at 3:30 p.m.
The Bernhard Center will close at 8 p.m.

WEATHER-RELATED UNIVERSITY CLOSINGS SINCE 1999

1999, Jan. 4-5—Heavy snowfall delayed the start of spring semester.
2000, Nov. 21-22—Thanksgiving recess began Tuesday because of snow.
2006, Dec. 1—An ice storm downed trees and caused power outages.
2007, Feb. 5—Extreme cold and snow closed many Michigan colleges.
2008, Feb. 1—WMU closed due to snow.
2009, Dec. 10—Blizzard conditions closed WMU.
2013, Jan. 31—Snow and icy conditions closed WMU.
2014, Jan. 6-7—Significant snowfall and expected severely cold temperatures prompted many Michigan colleges to close. The closure delayed the start of spring semester.
2014, Jan. 27—Snow and cold temperatures closed WMU.
2014, Nov. 18—Heavy snowfall closed WMU.
2015, Feb. 2—A widespread snowstorm closed WMU and many others schools around the state.
2016, Feb. 25—In an otherwise mild winter, a heavy snow accompanied by high winds closed WMU.
2018, Feb. 9—Severe winter weather prompted WMU to close at noon.
2019, Jan. 23—A mix of sleet, freezing rain and snow closed schools throughout the region.
2019, Jan. 29—Severe weather prompted WMU to close 5 p.m.
2019, Jan. 28—A snowstorm covered the Kalamazoo area in several inches of snow and closed many schools throughout Michigan.
2019, Jan. 30—Snow and dangerously low temperatures due to wind chill prompted schools throughout the upper Midwest to close.
2019, Jan. 31—Continued frigid temperatures and dangerous wind chills close many Michigan universities for a second consecutive full day.
2019, Feb. 13—Freezing rain followed by heavy snow closed the University.
2022, Feb. 2—Rain turned to snow overnight, covering the Kalamazoo area in several inches of snow by midday.

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