Storm Emma hits BU with blizzard conditions
Not being dramatic but everything is cancelled
There’s nothing like a bit of snow to make the whole country grind to a halt, and today has been no exception.
An enormous 2cm of snow fell across Bournemouth today, prompting the closure of campus this afternoon.
In true British fashion, everyone went absolutely crazy – Lidl even sold out of bread.
Think panic buying tinned food, a video of some fool skiing to work and chaos on the roads.
The 6 o'clock news will undoubtedly be dedicated to footage of children tobogganing and having snowball fights.
The snow is so thick, had to be the biggest snowfall in Bournemouth for 7 or so years
— Dan (@Zordagoth_) March 1, 2018
You’d think we’d never seen snow before.
BU even decided that there was no other option but to close campus for the whole weekend, due to the clearly hazardous conditions.
CAMPUS CLOSURE: BU's campuses will be closed from 2.30pm today, please read our story for more information. We will provide further updates about tomorrow as soon as is practicable: https://t.co/3KH6fRxupj
— Bournemouth Uni (@bournemouthuni) March 1, 2018
It's really wild out there
Love that bournemouth gets 2cm of snow and the whole place shuts down ❄️ pic.twitter.com/TrK24x8fen
— Mae Stirzaker (@maeisabelle1) March 1, 2018
The snow shut Bournemouth the fuck down. Whole towns moving sideways.
— Esteban Vihaio (@CatBranchman__) March 1, 2018
The threat of worsening weather conditions was too much for some, as all lectures and seminars were cancelled from midday onward.
What a shame.
It's not cold
And of course no snow day would be complete without classic British panic buying.
You'd think there was a war on
I can exclusively confirm a bread shortage in Lidl. Everybody stay calm!!
BU have just announced that campuses will be closed until Monday, meaning an extra day under the duvet for students.
CAMPUS CLOSURE: The decision has been made to close the university’s campuses until 8am, Monday 5 March 2018. Check our communication updates before travelling into university on Monday 5 March: https://t.co/uHKszQj3RT pic.twitter.com/lLzxqHJZ4S
— Bournemouth Uni (@bournemouthuni) March 1, 2018
Bournemouth's closure isn't exactly helping the stereotype that southerners are weak when it comes to cold weather as universities across the country make every effort to open as usual.
Campus is open as normal, but for up to date information during adverse weather conditions, check our website: https://t.co/ZXJg2DXnTp
Image: https://t.co/S0cmpWULRz pic.twitter.com/xMbwbf64ox— Uni of Birmingham (@unibirmingham) March 1, 2018
Birmingham is north right?
Stay safe out there tonight kids.






