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Closing Time: Waterloo Weather Hits Laurier with a Thunderous Bang!

Waterloo's weather takes control as Laurier shuts down early! Find out how this storm impacted classes and discover some fun, weather-related facts!

It seems like Mother Nature has taken the helm at Waterloo, steering Laurier's campuses into an unexpected early closure at 5:30 p.m. As dark clouds gathered and winds began howling through campus, officials recognized the brewing storm's potential impact on safety, prompting the decisive action to close operations. All classes and events scheduled to end after the witching hour of 5:30 p.m. were cancelled, regardless of their start times, leaving many students and faculty scrambling to make alternative arrangements. After all, safety first, fun afterwards!

For those who had plans post-5:30, the timing couldn't have been more comedic. With storm clouds rolling in like an uninvited party guest, people left their classrooms with varying degrees of disappointment. Some students reminisced about their cancelled extracurriculars while others regretfully considered all those extra hours of Netflix they’d just amassed. Luckily, the campus operations are set to resume as normal the following day, leaving students to navigate weather woes without taking a full-blown weather day. So, how do you plan to enjoy your unexpected evening off?

When the sky opened its floodgates, we couldn’t help but wonder: What exactly happens when a weather system takes over more than just our plans? Not only does it spur rapid reactions from campus resources, but it also serves as a reminder of how the unpredictable Canadian weather can shake up our daily routine! Remember, folks: it’s always a good idea to check the weather forecast before planning your next big event.

While we may have been buffeted by wind and rain, it's interesting to note that shutting down schools due to weather is a common practice in Canada. In fact, cities like Calgary and Quebec City have weather-related school closures just as often, if not more so! In the Great White North, we've long learned to embrace the shifty nature of the weather—and perhaps with it, consider investing in some duck boots!