CMU to stay closed on Thursday
Central Michigan University has announced that it will remain closed on Thursday, Jan. 31 after closing earlier this week on Monday, Jan. 28 and Wednesday, Jan 30.
The university announced the closing at about 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Central Michigan Life requested statistics from University Communications about if this is the first time something like this has ever happened on campus.
The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for a majority of the Lower Peninsula on Sunday night. It expects wind chills to be as low at minus 27 degrees today. There will be winds from 14-17 mph with gusts as high as 31 mph tonight.
"Due to continued extreme weather conditions and wind chill warnings, Central Michigan University’s main campus and Global Campus offices in Michigan will remain closed through Thursday," CMU's statement read.
