The weekend snowstorm, nicknamed Jonas, was the largest blizzard to blanket Shippensburg University since 1996, and the second biggest one since records began in 1938.
The storm lasted for more than 24 hours, totaling 32.4 inches of snowfall, according to the National Weather Service and Timothy Hawkins, SU professor of geography and earth science.
Snow flurries began covering the ground at about 2:30 p.m. on Friday and several inches accumulated by nightfall. The snow partly buried vehicles on Saturday, and the streets were only plowed enough for foot traffic and capable vehicles.
SU officials sent students several emails over the weekend, informing them that classes on Monday were cancelled.
Shippensburg Mayor Bruce Hockersmith declared a winter weather emergency for Shippensburg Borough on Friday. The act banned parking on Burd, King, Orange and North Prince Streets, among other roadways. Gov. Tom Wolf declared a state of emergency for Pennsylvania on Jan. 21, to take preemptive actions for the storm.
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