Snow
Walking to Class
Students brave the cold on the first day of classes for the Spring term on Monday morning. As of noon on Monday classes had not been cancelled for Tuesday, despite an impending blizzard.
University Monitors 'Potentially Historic' Blizzard
The National Weather Service predicts a “crippling and potentially historic” 20 to 30 inches of snow for the Boston area, with snowfall accumulation at rates from 2 to 4 inches per hour.
Reykjavik
Going to Iceland for spring break was not my idea, really. My friend, a senior who will soon be a working woman in a tall, mighty tower in New York City, wanted to have one last trip before she committed to a no vacation offer. The location remained undetermined for months. Darjeeling, as advertised by Wes Anderson, was a good candidate considering the mission of the trip, but Reykjavik, as advertised by Icelandair on the T, won the competition with cheaper fares.
Flyby's Guide to Avoiding the Slush
The weather could not be more disgusting. From the snow that is still piled up from the last two weeks to the mist and rain that's permanently descending from the sky, finding ways to battle the slush on the ground has never been so important. But not to worry—we've come up with a list of ways to keep your feet dry while the ground is wet.
The UC Will Keep Your Feet Dry
This miserable weather doesn’t seem to be letting up, and with yet another storm on the horizon for Tuesday, traversing the arctic conditions of Mass. Ave to get to class is an issue.
Slushy Streets
A snow removal truck trudges through Dunster Street cleaning up the slushy pathway. Snow Storm Pax passed over the Northeast, with some areas gaining more than 12 inches of snow.
Snow Removal
A bike sits half submerged in Harvard Square on Feb 10. Although most roads in Cambridge have been cleared of snow, it still poses a challenge around Harvard’s campus.
Snow Removal?
A bike sits half submerged in Harvard Square on Feb 10. Although most roads in Cambridge have been cleared of snow, it still poses a challenge around Harvard's campus.
Easter Island Head
Harvard freshmen sculpted an Easter island head behind Grays Hall during the snow storm that hit Cambridge on Feb. 5.
University Opening Will Be Delayed Wednesday Because of Winter Storm
For the second time this year, administrators have curtailed operations in the face of a major snow storm, this time cancelling Wintersession events and Extension School classes.
With Major Winter Storm Bearing Down, Harvard ‘Curtails’ Operations
The University curtailed its operations early Thursday afternoon, shuttering offices and asking non-essential employees to stay home from work Friday, as the first major snowstorm of the year struck New England and blanketed Harvard Yard.
Midwestern Snowstorm Delays Students' Post-Spring Break Travels
Students making preparations to return to Cambridge after a week of extended relaxation and relatively warm weather found their plans thwarted this weekend by an unexpected snowstorm that struck the United States Midwest and Plains regions.
Square Business Shut Down For Nemo
Businesses readjusted their hours of operation in response to inclement weather and the traffic ban in greater Boston. The timeline shows the hours businesses were closed over the weekend.