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Raine Wang, a College of Arts and Science sophomore, catches her hat as the wind knocks it off her head and her umbrella inverts. Boston University’s Charles River, Fenway and Medical Campuses closed for a snow day on Tuesday after Mayor Wu declared a snow emergency, causing public schools and universities in the Boston area to close. ANDREW BURKE-STEVENSON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Snow-where to be found: Boston University snow day met with lack of snow 

Megan Amato February 14, 2024
Boston University adhered to the snow emergency Boston Mayor Michelle announced Monday evening, where she canceled classes for public schools in Boston. Both Northeastern University and Tufts University canceled class. Despite forecasts, BU’s snow day had very little snow fall.
Mayor Michelle Wu’s Cold Weather Emergency announcement on Instagram.

Boston declares cold weather emergency — despite Boston public school closures, BU classes remain scheduled

Matthew Eadie February 3, 2023
Extreme cold weather expected over the weekend has caused Mayor Wu to declare a cold emergency for the city — beginning Friday, Feb. 3 through Sunday, Feb. 5.
disability ramp BU beach

Friday snowstorm made it ‘impossible’ to travel on campus, students with disabilities say

Tanisha Bhat March 4, 2022
Students with physical disabilities expressed frustrations after BU decided to hold classes on Friday snowstorm.
Climate experts expect Boston to experience another mild winter this year, with warm temperatures and minimal snowfall. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Experts predict another mild Boston winter

Shannon Damiano December 1, 2020
The Northeast has about a 40-percent chance of above-average temperatures — the same as was predicted in 2019, according to NOAA spokesperson Lauren Gaches.
Snow covers the sidewalks at the intersection of Beacon Street and Bay State Road on the eastern edge of BU’s campus. GABRIELA HUTCHINGS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

First major snowstorm of the season will extend into Tuesday morning.

Joel Lau December 2, 2019
Boston is expected to see 6-8 inches of snow by Tuesday morning.
People take shelter from the rain during the 2019 Boston Marathon. The first nor’easter of the season is rolling through the state, bringing rains to Boston until Saturday. MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DFP FILE

First nor’easter of the year to pummel Massachusetts until Saturday

Joel Lau October 10, 2019
The storm is expected to bring 4-6 inches of rain and 40 mph gusts to the Boston area. The National Weather Service warns of possible scattered power outages and downed tree limbs.
Strong winds blow through Boston

Strong winds blow through Boston

Haley Lerner February 26, 2019
Strong winds hit Boston Monday, with wind speeds predicted to be as high as 20 to 30 mph and gusts up to 50 mph hitting the city through 4 a.m. Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.
Boston University takes a number of precautions prior to big storms like nor’easters and blizzards, some of which are outlined in The University Climate Action Plan. PAIGE TWOMBLY/ DFP FILE PHOTO

BU prepares for extreme weather as nor’easter season approaches

Kiran Galani October 30, 2018
The first nor’easter of the school year caused heavy rains and flooding at Boston University Saturday, prompting questions about how BU deals with such extreme weather events.
Stephen Flynn, founding director of the Global Resilience Institute at Northeastern University, says that Boston would be extremely vulnerable to a hurricane like Irma or Harvey. PHOTO COURTESY NASA/NOAA GOES PROJECT

If a major storm hits, will Boston be ready?

Breanne Kovatch September 12, 2017

  With two very powerful storms like Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Harvey recently wreaking havoc near the Gulf of Mexico, the question arises: what would happen to Boston if it were hit by...

Boston University called its first snow day of the school year on Thursday.  PHOTO BY AMANDA LUCIDI/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Students complain over inclement weather, lack of snow day

Noor Adatia February 15, 2017

With several snowstorms over the past week, and the cancellation of classes on Thursday, Boston University remains confident that it is equipped to deal with severe weather and able to ensure the safety...

Boston reached minus 9 degrees Fahrenheit Sunday morning — the coldest temperature since January 1957, according to the National Weather Service. PHOTO BY OLIVIA FALCIGNO/DAILY FREE PRESS CONTRIBUTOR

Polar vortex brings big chill to Boston despite warm winter

Emily Langan February 18, 2016

Last weekend brought the folks of New England more than red roses and boxes of chocolates. Record-breaking temperatures and a dangerous wind chill forced many to remain indoors for the majority of...

INTERACTIVE: Closest food options to each BU residence

INTERACTIVE: Closest food options to each BU residence

Heather Goldin January 26, 2015

According to the National Weather Service website, a huge nor’easter is heading for campus Monday evening. With approximately two feet of snow accumulating between Monday night and Wednesday morning,...

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