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Timeline - January 27, 1967

Date: January 27, 1967
Title: First Weather Related Closure
Description: The university closed for the first time in its history due to a snowfall of 26 inches.

In the days prior to the storm, Lansing experienced temperatures in the 60s. Temperatures plummeted into the 20s on January 26, 1967, and heavy snows began to fall. The snowstorm continued on January 27th, leaving two feet of snow in its wake.

Historical weather data courtesy of NOAA National Weather Service.