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A student rides in a laundry basket while being pulled by a car in the snow. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

Gallery: Students make the most of the storm with sleds and snowball fights

January 26, 2026 by Callie Brimberry and Daniel Curd

Snow began falling across Abilene on Friday night and continued through the weekend, leaving campus blanketed in white by Sunday. In response to the winter weather, the university canceled classes Monday and extended the closure through at least Tuesday. Students and community members took advantage of the snow with sleds, snowball fights and creative ways to get around campus.

Snow covers the lawn outside the Hardin Administration Building following a winter storm. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Students throw snowballs outside of Bullock Hall. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Snow blankets the area outside Bullock Hall after a winter storm. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

A staff member uses skis to traverse campus after a winter storm. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
A student rides in a laundry basket while being pulled by a car in the snow. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Students show their Wildcat pride during a snowstorm. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

Cars sit outside, blanketed by snow. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Students sled after a winter snowstorm. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
A pickup truck pulls a rider in a kayak through the snow. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

Students wave while traversing across campus in the snow. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
A student rides in a laundry basket while being pulled by a car in the snow. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Snow covers the turf at Anthony Field following a winter storm. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Snow settles across Freshman Village after a winter storm. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Snow settles on the steps of the Beauchamp Amphitheater after a winter storm. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Snow covers the Campus Mall following a winter storm. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

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About Callie Brimberry

About Daniel Curd

Daniel is a photographer from Denver, Colorado. He is an Advertising/Public Relations major hoping to go into media creation. When not taking photos, he can be found in the library studying with friends, listening to music, or watching one of his favorite movies. For any additional photos captured by him, visit: DanielCurd.com

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