Snow storm drops a load on mid-Michigan

By: Kelly Morse

Edited By: Meredith Mayberry and Amanda Crabtree

Mid-Michigan residents had to shovel themselves out of the snow Tuesday morning to make it out of their driveways and some didn’t even make it that far.

The Morning Sun said a little over 10 inches of snow had accumulated beginning Monday night and continuing through Tuesday morning.

“With 10 inches of snow in my driveway, even if I could make it to the end, the road was not plowed until very late in the day,” said Edmore senior Darrel Farmer. “This was problematic because students like myself who have a long commute to campus could not make the journey.”

CMU delayed all classes and activities on its main campus and its Profed headquarters in Mount Pleasant until noon, according to Steven Smith, director of media relations for CMU. “In addition, all offices, buildings and events, [were] closed or cancelled with the exception of residence halls.”

The CFX website listed almost 20 schools and organizations such as Mt. Pleasant High School, Northwood University and Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College that were either closed or delayed for the day. A complete listing can be found at the CFX website.

"I couldn't believe my classes were canceled this morning. This is the second time in three weeks that my Tuesday and Thursday classes have been called off," said Sara Rimer, Constantine junior.

The first week this semester for CMU, Tuesday courses were canceled because of a power outage caused by a thunderstorm.

The National Weather Service estimates Mount Pleasant will receive less than a half-inch of snow overnight. Tomorrow, wind chill will feel like minus 4, but the actual temperature will be around 13 degrees.