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Sebenste: Incoming snow storm to mostly miss DeKalb

By Northern Star staff | February 24, 2016

DeKalb will receive an inch of snow from the storm today, said NIU Meteorologist Gilbert Sebenste. The snow storm is caused by an intense low pressure system in southeast Texas that is moving up toward Ohio, Sebenste said.  Chicago will be hit with...

NIU Meterologist predicts short break from winter temps

By Northern Star staff | February 16, 2016

This week is going to warm up, but not as much as expected, said NIU Meteorologist Gilbert Sebenste.This past Sunday saw 3.8 inches of snowfall, providing a layer of snow that prevents the air from warming up as quickly. Predictions before the snow showed...

NIU meteorologist: DeKalb to see record snowfall over weekend

By Leah Nicolini | November 20, 2015

DeKalb could see record-breaking snowfall tonight and winter weather throughout the weekend.The earliest heavy snowfall in DeKalb County’s recorded history could reach 7 to 11 inches Friday, said NIU meteorologist Gilbert Sebenste. Light rain and snow...

Students react to Monday snowstorm after week of nice weather

By Northern Star staff | March 23, 2015

March 16 saw weather in the 70s. March 23 saw a snowstorm. How do you think students reacted? (Hint: They're not happy.) [View the story "Students react to Monday snowstorm after week of nice weather" on Storify]

March snowfall reaches monthly average of 4.2 inches

By Northern Star staff | March 23, 2015

Accumulating snowfall that produced 3.2 inches of snow in DeKalb stopped at 11 a.m. Monday.The late March snow, which began to blanket the Midwest shortly after 1 a.m., will most likely melt by Wednesday, said NIU meteorologist Gilbert Sebenste. March...

Pass, Fail: Warm weather to arrive in DeKalb, SA called meeting off, gave no reason

By Rachel Scaman | March 15, 2015

Pass: Warm weather to arrive in DeKalbThere is a high of 72 degrees today and I can finally feel spring coming to DeKalb.The warm temperature and the sun will sure be a benefit to students starting up school.The snow can melt, the sun will be out and...

Warmer weather to reach DeKalb for Spring Break

By Northern Star staff | March 5, 2015

Arctic air is set to leave DeKalb this weekend for everyone staying behind during Spring Break, according to an NIU weather forecast.The arrival of Pacific air will bring with it a high of 30 degrees starting Saturday and a high of 40 degrees Monday through...

Pass, Fail: Awareness week bringing NIU closer, Bad weather causes social media craze

By Rachel Scaman | February 22, 2015

Pass: Awareness week bringing NIU closerActivities for the ninth annual Eating Disorder Awareness Week, which started Sunday, will provide a chance for students to come together for a good cause.Eating disorders are no joke and it’s nice to know students...

NIU Weather to conduct Weather Training Seminar

By Northern Star staff | February 10, 2015

NIU Weather will conduct a weather spotter training seminar Feb. 19.The seminar will teach people of all ages what to look out for and how to report these signs to the National Weather Service, according an NIU Weather Facebook post. “We will teach...

Snow day tweets: NIU cancels class after Sunday blizzard

By Northern Star staff | February 2, 2015

Here's photos and tweets about the Monday snow day: [View the story "NIU cancels class: Feb. 1, 2015, blizzard" on Storify]

(Left to right) Sneha Redd, graduate computer science student; Akhil Munnetula, graduate industrial engineering student; Mansa Reddy, graduate computer science student; and Sripada Sai Subhash, graduate electrical engineering student, build a snowman during Sunday’s blizzard near West Ridge Apartments on Ridge Drive. The snowstorm was expected to drop more than a foot of snow on northern Illinois.

Feb. 1, 2015, blizzard

By Suresh Vakati | February 1, 2015

NIU's DeKalb campus was shrouded in snow during a Feb. 1, 2015, blizzard. This is the view from the 14th floor of the Holmes Student Center.

Pass, Fail: Class cancelation keeps NIU safe, No Safe Line may jeopardize safety

By Rachel Scaman | February 1, 2015

PassThe campus will be closed due to severe weather conditions today.The snow is up to my knees and I am happy NIU took the right step in canceling classes. Students and faculty would not have been safe while driving or walking to class.Sunday’s blizzard...