Winter storm advisory

Wheaton will curtail activities on Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 23 & 24, due to strong winter storm

The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for our area, forecasting heavy snow and strong winds from 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, and continuing to Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. The National Weather Services currently predicts a total accumulation of 16 to 26 inches in our area. In addition, strong winds from 23 to 29 mph and gusts of up to 55 mph are expected. 

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only, according to the National Weather Service. For the safety of all, the college is advising staff and faculty to work remotely on Monday, and Tuesday, Feb. 23 and Feb. 24, 2026. Faculty will alert students to class plans via Canvas and email.

In departments that provide essential services, supervisors are responsible for coordinating schedules so that services continue. Staff members should speak with their supervisor and refer to Wheaton’s inclement weather policy and guidelines, if there are any concerns or questions.

Campus Facilities

Crews will pre-treat campus roads and pathways and will be plowing as needed. We advise students to stay indoors during the predicted height of the storm, from 7 p.m. Sunday to early afternoon Monday. When traversing the campus, please be careful as pathways and stairs may be slippery and visibility will be limited due to the heavy snowfall. Strong winds predicted for Monday may also pose hazards. 

Chase Dining Commons will continue to operate on normal hours. Emerson Dining will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 23 and Feb. 24, 2026.  

Balfour-Hood Campus Center and the library will be closed on Monday. Haas Athletic Center, Clark Center, and Pappas Fitness Center also will be closed on Monday. 

The college will provide an update on operations for Tuesday. We encourage all students, faculty and staff to remain attentive to college email for updates.

Be Prepared

Students are advised to ensure that cell phones and other mobile devices are charged, in the event that the campus experiences a power outage due to the heavy snow and strong winds. Please keep windows and doors closed to prevent any weather-related damage. Remember that the use of candles is prohibited inside of residence halls and campus houses. 

If you need assistance, please contact the resident advisor on call for your quad via the on-call number posted in your building. In the event of an emergency, please contact Campus Safety at 508-286-3333.

If there are any weather-related problems or safety issues, please contact Campus Safety at 508-286-8213.