We’ve all heard the saying “April showers bring May flowers!” But Plymouth hasn’t been experiencing normal spring-like April showers. Instead, we’ve experienced a more unpleasant wintry mix, rare for late April! Today, April 16th, classes were delayed and inclement weather impacted campus throughout the entirety of the day. When I went to bed last night a thick layer of ice developed on the window of my dorm from freezing rain. Plymouth was under a winter weather advisory as well as a wind advisory.

Walking to class was nothing but brutal. It was on-and-off sleeting all day and the high winds made sure the ice was pelted into your face. Everyone had wet, soggy shoes because once you were done sliding down a walkway, you were greeted by a pool of slush. Everyone is frustrated with the winter that will never seem to end. Hopefully May will bring warmer temperatures and flowers, despite all of this late wintry weather. There does seem to be a light at the end of the tunnel, though. By the end of this week Plymouth is expected to see sunny skies and temperatures in the 60s. From the Weather Channel, here is proof.

Here are some photos I took of the sleet on campus today.


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