Winter storm update

Monday, Jan. 26 at 4:55 p.m.

Wheaton College will resume normal operations on Tuesday, Jan. 27. 

All offices and facilities will return to normal operating hours; all classes and scheduled events will take place as planned.   

Special thanks to all the staff who maintained essential operations and kept campus walkways, roads and parking lots clear during this 24-hour plus winter storm. 

Please keep in mind that cold temperatures forecast throughout the week will cause snow and ice to remain. Continue to take care in walking about the campus since roads, pathways and stairs may be slippery. 

Sunday, Jan. 25 at 11:21 a.m.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for our area that will bring heavy snow starting early Sunday, January 25, 2026, and continuing into Monday, January 26, 2026. The National Weather Services is predicting a total accumulation of 12 to 18 inches expected for the area. 

Travel will be extremely difficult, according to the National Weather Service. For the safety of all, the college is advising staff and faculty to work remotely on Monday, January 26, 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.

Crews will pre-treat campus roads and pathways and will be plowing as needed. We advise students to stay indoors when possible during the storm. However, if you must go out, please be careful as pathways and stairs may be slippery. Chase Dining Commons will continue to operate on normal hours, however Emerson Dining will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026.  

The Balfour-Hood Campus Center and the library will be open via card access for studying. Haas Athletic Center, Clark Center, and Pappas Fitness Center will be closed. 

We encourage all students, faculty and staff to remain attentive to college email for updates.

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 heavy snow. 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.

Thank you,

Darnell Parker

Vice President for Student Affairs 

Johnathan Millen

Provost

Omaira Roy

Associate Vice President for Human Resources