Marquette University has canceled all classes — in-person and virtual — for March 16 due to severe winter weather conditions, according to an SMS weather alert message sent at 9:37 p.m. Any assignments due Monday will also be delayed, according to the university.

Campus will remain open with limited hours and services, and more information can be found in students’ emails. The last time the university canceled school due to severe winter weather was Jan 22.

The National Weather Service has issued blizzard warnings across the state — including in Milwaukee County — until 4 p.m. March 16. A blizzard warning means falling and blowing snow with strong winds is likely, leading to whiteout conditions and making travel dangerous. The combination of snow and wind gusts could create visibilities below ¼ of a mile during the morning commute.

Gov. Tony Evers declared a state of emergency on March 14, as Wisconsinites prepare for what could be a record-breaking winter storm. In southeastern Wisconsin, up to five inches of snow is possible into the morning of March 16.

Marquette follows the UPP 6-05: Severe Weather policy to make decisions about canceling classes or reducing operations due to severe weather.

This story was written by Mia Thurow. She can be reached at [email protected].