Sun Sets Over a Blizzard

Aerial of Columbia University Morningside campus in snow at sunset.

February 27, 2026

Nearly 20 inches of snow blanketed New York City, transforming Columbia into a winter wonderland this week. It's the most the city has seen since 2016. Snow joke! 


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