Winter Weather Information

Current Weather Status

Last Updated: 3/24/13

NIU campus locations and offices are open for normally scheduled activities.

During these winter months, all students, faculty and staff are urged to use caution and personal judgment in their travels to and from campus and to dress appropriately for protection from cold temperatures and wind chills. 

This message will be updated as necessary to bring you the latest information in the event of a Winter Weather Warning or a change in the university's operational status.

Winter Weather Advisories, Watches & Warnings

Check for National Weather Service Winter Weather Watches, Warnings or Advisories for your location:

• NIU's Main Campus (DeKalb County) 
• NIU-Hoffman Estates (Cook County)
• NIU-Naperville (DuPage County)
• NIU-Rockford (Winnebago County)
• Lorado Taft Field Campus (Ogle County)

Weather Closing Procedures

• Severe Weather & University Closure Procedures (PDF)
  
• OFF-CAMPUS Weather Closing Procedure (PDF)
  

Weather Forecasts

• NIU Weather/ Forecast Center
  
• Cooperative Weather Station
• National Weather Service

Road Conditions

• Illinois Interstates or (800) 452-4368
• Illinois Tollways or (888) 648-9847

TV and Radio Stations

View a list of television and radio stations that broadcast information on weather-related class cancellations at NIU.