1979 the last time the University closed because of snow

28.3 the number of inches of snowfall in January of 1979

26.2 average yearly snowfall from 1971-2000

12 number of hours worked by Champaign Public Works employees who were plowing snow Tuesday

10,000 the approximate cost of clearing snow per inch in Urbana

24 the number of hours expected to clear University streets and sidewalks after the snowfall stops

15 highest 24-hour snowfall, recorded Jan 1-2, 1999

-25 record low recorded: Feb 9, 1899; Feb 13, 1905; Jan 19, 1994; Jan 5, 1999

3 a.m. the time that snow plows started running in Urbana

12 p.m. the time that Champaign County stopped plowing operations on county highways

1:30 p.m. the time that Champaign County highways outside of Champaign and Urbana closed

6 p.m. the time that the Wal-Mart located at 2401 N. Prospect Ave. closed

7 p.m. the time that the Mass Transit District bus services ended

*note: all times are for Tuesday, Feb. 13.

Source: Illinois State Climatologist Web site