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Winter in the Forest

By Wake Forest University

February 2^nd, 2026

Snow Storm

A winter storm brought 11+ inches of snow to the Wake Forest University campus on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Despite the single digit windchill, students ventured outside and took selfies, and sledded, skied, and tubed down the hill by the Wellbeing Center.

Several inches of snow falls on the Wake Forest University campus on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Several inches of snow falls on the Wake Forest University campus on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Several inches of snow falls on the Wake Forest University campus on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Several inches of snow falls on the Wake Forest University campus on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Several inches of snow falls on the Wake Forest University campus on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Several inches of snow falls on the Wake Forest University campus on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Several inches of snow falls on the Wake Forest University campus on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Several inches of snow falls on the Wake Forest University campus on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Several inches of snow falls on the campus at Wake Forest University on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Aerial view of Wake Forest University covered in fresh snow. Red brick buildings surround a snow-covered quad with bare trees and walkways. Cars fill parking lots.

Aerial images of Wake Forest University after snowfall on Monday, February 2nd, 2026.

Aerial images of Wake Forest University after snowfall on Monday, February 2nd, 2026.

A wide angle image of the Z. Smith Reynolds Library with the town of Winston-Salem in the background. — Aerial images of Wake Forest University after snowfall on Monday, February 2nd, 2026. A wide angle image of the Z. Smith Reynolds Library with the town of Winston-Salem in the background.

Aerial images of Wake Forest University after snowfall on Monday, February 2nd, 2026.

Manchester Plaza with Reynolda Hall photographed in the snow. — Aerial images of Wake Forest University after snowfall on Monday, February 2nd, 2026. Manchester Plaza with Reynolda Hall photographed in the snow.

Aerial images of Wake Forest University after snowfall on Monday, February 2nd, 2026.

Aerial images of Wake Forest University after snowfall during sunrise on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026.

Dogwood and Magnolia Residential Halls photographed in the snow. — Aerial images of Wake Forest University after snowfall during sunrise on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026. Dogwood and Magnolia Residential Halls photographed in the snow.

Aerial images of Wake Forest University after snowfall on Monday, February 2nd, 2026.

Reynolda hall photographed in the snow/

Manchester Plaza with Reynolda Hall photographed in the snow. — Aerial images of Wake Forest University after snowfall on Monday, February 2nd, 2026. Reynolda hall photographed in the snow/ Manchester Plaza with Reynolda Hall photographed in the snow.

Aerial images of Wake Forest University after snowfall on Monday, February 2nd, 2026.

Benson University Center Photographed in the snow. — Aerial images of Wake Forest University after snowfall on Monday, February 2nd, 2026. Benson University Center Photographed in the snow.

Aerial view of Wake Forest University covered in snow. Gray sky, red brick buildings surround a snow-covered quad where people walk. — Aerial images of Wake Forest University after snowfall on Monday, February 2nd, 2026.

Aerial images of Wake Forest University after snowfall on Monday, February 2nd, 2026.

Winter in the Forest

Several inches of snow falls on the Wake Forest University campus on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Several inches of snow falls on the Wake Forest University campus on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Several inches of snow falls on the Wake Forest University campus on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Several inches of snow falls on the Wake Forest University campus on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Several inches of snow falls on the Wake Forest University campus on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Several inches of snow falls on the Wake Forest University campus on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Several inches of snow falls on the Wake Forest University campus on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Several inches of snow falls on the Wake Forest University campus on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Several inches of snow falls on the Wake Forest University campus on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Wake Forest university closes for snow on Saturday, January 31st, 2026.

Students walking through campus in the snow. — Wake Forest university closes for snow on Saturday, January 31st, 2026. Students walking through campus in the snow.

Wake Forest university closes for snow on Saturday, January 31st, 2026.

Students posing for a photo in the snow. — Wake Forest university closes for snow on Saturday, January 31st, 2026. Students posing for a photo in the snow.

Wake Forest university closes for snow on Saturday, January 31st, 2026.

Students posing for a photo in the snow. — Wake Forest university closes for snow on Saturday, January 31st, 2026. Students posing for a photo in the snow.

Wake Forest university closes for snow on Saturday, January 31st, 2026.

Students posing for a photo in the snow. — Wake Forest university closes for snow on Saturday, January 31st, 2026. Students posing for a photo in the snow.

Wake Forest university closes for snow on Saturday, January 31st, 2026.

Wake Forest university closes for snow on Saturday, January 31st, 2026.

Students posing for a photo in the snow. — Wake Forest university closes for snow on Saturday, January 31st, 2026. Students posing for a photo in the snow.

Wake Forest university closes for snow on Saturday, January 31st, 2026.

Students posing for a photo in the snow. — Wake Forest university closes for snow on Saturday, January 31st, 2026. Students posing for a photo in the snow.

Wake Forest university closes for snow on Saturday, January 31st, 2026.

Students sledding on a hill next to the Sutton Center. — Wake Forest university closes for snow on Saturday, January 31st, 2026. Students sledding on a hill next to the Sutton Center.

Wake Forest university closes for snow on Saturday, January 31st, 2026.

Students playing catch with a football in the snow. — Wake Forest university closes for snow on Saturday, January 31st, 2026. Students playing catch with a football in the snow.

Several inches of snow falls on the Wake Forest University campus on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Students pose for photos together in the snow.

Wake Forest university closes for snow on Saturday, January 31st, 2026.

Students sledding on a hill next to the Sutton Center. — Wake Forest university closes for snow on Saturday, January 31st, 2026. Students sledding on a hill next to the Sutton Center.

Wake Forest university closes for snow on Saturday, January 31st, 2026.

Students posing for a photo in the snow. — Wake Forest university closes for snow on Saturday, January 31st, 2026. Students posing for a photo in the snow.

Wake Forest university closes for snow on Saturday, January 31st, 2026.

Students sledding on a hill next to the Sutton Center. — Wake Forest university closes for snow on Saturday, January 31st, 2026. Students sledding on a hill next to the Sutton Center.

Wake Forest university closes for snow on Saturday, January 31st, 2026.

Students sledding on a hill next to the Sutton Center. — Wake Forest university closes for snow on Saturday, January 31st, 2026. Students sledding on a hill next to the Sutton Center.

Wake Forest university closes for snow on Saturday, January 31st, 2026.

Students sledding on a hill next to the Sutton Center. — Wake Forest university closes for snow on Saturday, January 31st, 2026. Students sledding on a hill next to the Sutton Center.

Wake Forest university closes for snow on Saturday, January 31st, 2026.

Students sledding on a hill next to the Sutton Center. — Wake Forest university closes for snow on Saturday, January 31st, 2026. Students sledding on a hill next to the Sutton Center.

Wake Forest university closes for snow on Saturday, January 31st, 2026.

Campus scene in the snow. — Wake Forest university closes for snow on Saturday, January 31st, 2026. Campus scene in the snow.

Wake Forest university closes for snow on Saturday, January 31st, 2026.

Wait chapel in the snow. — Wake Forest university closes for snow on Saturday, January 31st, 2026. Wait chapel in the snow.

Wake Forest university closes for snow on Saturday, January 31st, 2026.

Wake Forest university closes for snow on Saturday, January 31st, 2026.

Facilities clearing the snow on campus. — Wake Forest university closes for snow on Saturday, January 31st, 2026. Facilities clearing the snow on campus.

Wake Forest university closes for snow on Saturday, January 31st, 2026.

Facilities clearing the snow on campus. — Wake Forest university closes for snow on Saturday, January 31st, 2026. Facilities clearing the snow on campus.

Wake Forest university closes for snow on Saturday, January 31st, 2026.

Wake Forest university closes for snow on Saturday, January 31st, 2026.

Stone arch in the snow. — Wake Forest university closes for snow on Saturday, January 31st, 2026. Stone arch in the snow.

Several inches of snow falls on the campus at Wake Forest University on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Several inches of snow falls on the campus at Wake Forest University on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Several inches of snow falls on the campus at Wake Forest University on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Several inches of snow falls on the campus at Wake Forest University on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Wake Forest university closes for snow on Saturday, January 31st, 2026.

Several inches of snow falls on the Wake Forest University campus on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Several inches of snow falls on the Wake Forest University campus on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Several inches of snow falls on the Wake Forest University campus on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Several inches of snow falls on the Wake Forest University campus on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Several inches of snow falls on the Wake Forest University campus on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Several inches of snow falls on the Wake Forest University campus on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Several inches of snow falls on the Wake Forest University campus on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Students pose for photos together in the snow.

Several inches of snow falls on the Wake Forest University campus on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Students pose for photos together in the snow.

Several inches of snow falls on the Wake Forest University campus on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Students pose for photos together in the snow.

Several inches of snow falls on the Wake Forest University campus on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Students pose for photos together in the snow.

Several inches of snow falls on the Wake Forest University campus on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Students pose for photos together in the snow.

Several inches of snow falls on the campus at Wake Forest University on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Wake Forest university closes for snow on Saturday, January 31st, 2026.

Students posing for a photo in the snow. — Wake Forest university closes for snow on Saturday, January 31st, 2026. Students posing for a photo in the snow.

Wake Forest university closes for snow on Saturday, January 31st, 2026.

Students posing for a photo in the snow. — Wake Forest university closes for snow on Saturday, January 31st, 2026. Students posing for a photo in the snow.

Wake Forest university closes for snow on Saturday, January 31st, 2026.

Students posing for a photo in the snow. — Wake Forest university closes for snow on Saturday, January 31st, 2026. Students posing for a photo in the snow.

Several inches of snow falls on the Wake Forest University campus on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Several inches of snow falls on the Wake Forest University campus on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Several inches of snow falls on the Wake Forest University campus on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Ice and Snow

On Sunday, January 25, 2026 snow and ice fell on the campus at Wake Forest University. Students tubed, sledded, and snowboarded in the streets and down the hill by the Wellbeing Center.

The Wake Forest University campus is seen blanketed in snow on Monday, January 26, 2026.

The Wake Forest University campus is seen blanketed in snow on Monday, January 26, 2026.

The Wake Forest University campus is seen blanketed in snow on Monday, January 26, 2026.

The Wake Forest University campus is seen blanketed in snow on Monday, January 26, 2026.

The Wake Forest University campus is seen blanketed in snow on Monday, January 26, 2026.

The Wake Forest University campus is seen blanketed in snow on Monday, January 26, 2026.

Winter in the Forest

Wake Forest University students enjoy sledding and tubing on campus during a snowstorm on Sunday, January 25, 2026.

Wake Forest University students enjoy sledding and tubing on campus during a snowstorm on Sunday, January 25, 2026.

Wake Forest University students enjoy sledding and tubing on campus during a snowstorm on Sunday, January 25, 2026.

Wake Forest University students enjoy sledding and tubing on campus during a snowstorm on Sunday, January 25, 2026.

Wake Forest University students enjoy sledding and tubing on campus during a snowstorm on Sunday, January 25, 2026.

Wake Forest University students enjoy sledding and tubing on campus during a snowstorm on Sunday, January 25, 2026.

Wake Forest University students enjoy sledding and tubing on campus during a snowstorm on Sunday, January 25, 2026.

Wake Forest University students enjoy sledding and tubing on campus during a snowstorm on Sunday, January 25, 2026.

Wake Forest University students enjoy sledding and tubing on campus during a snowstorm on Sunday, January 25, 2026.

Student on Wake Forest campus sits in a dragon-shaped snow tube, looking at their phone. Other students sled in the snowy background.

Footnotes

Photos by Lyndsie Schlink, Nick Fantasia, and Dallas Agnew ('27)

FootNotes

Photos by Lyndsie Schlink, Nick Fantasia, and Dallas Agnew ('27)

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