#TBT: Students take part in cross country ski class on Jan. 30, 1980
Carole Howard's, physical education instructor, gives a lesson to Cross Country Ski class on Central Michigan's campus before they head out to the trail, January 30 1980.
Central Michigan University has felt the wrath of a winter storm this week, forcing campus shutdowns due to extreme conditions.
On Jan. 30, 1980, Central Michigan Life posted a photo of the Cross Country Ski class heading out over a fresh snowfall.
The caption read: "Finally! With snow on the ground, Monday was the day for members of Carole Howard's cross country skiing class to start learning. The class received some quick lessons from Howard and then it was off to the trails for some skiing."
With large accumulations of snow, icy temperatures and wind chill warnings, students might want stay inside during the first arctic blast of 2019.
