Prepare for Cold Temperatures
January 21, 2026 6:16 PM

Dear Students,

Bitter cold temperatures are predicted Friday and into the weekend, so please dress accordingly. If you need assistance obtaining warm weather essentials, please contact the Connie Frank CARE Center at (217) 333-0050 or by emailing basicneeds@illinois.edu.

We also encourage you to regularly check the weather through an app on your phone or the National Weather Service website. This will help you decide how to dress when going out on campus or in the community. Please prioritize warmth over fashion when attending social events, and remember to take your coat, hat, and gloves with you.

We will continue to monitor the weather and will email your university email account if conditions deteriorate.

Your safety and wellbeing are our highest priority.

Sincerely, 

Danita M. Brown Young
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs