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Photos: Playing in the Winter Storm of January 2026

Cold? What cold?

Published Jan. 30, 2026

A winter storm on Jan. 25 blanketed Princeton in either 8 or 10 inches of snow — depending on who you ask. Either way, it was enough for some serious snow play by students who refused to let the cold stop their fun.

Students play in the snow.

Students play in the snow during a winter storm on Jan. 25.

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Students line up for sledding.

Students play in the snow during the Jan. 25 winter storm.

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Two people on a sled in the snow.

Students go sledding on campus during a winter storm on Jan. 25.

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Four students play in the snow.

Students play in the snow during the Jan. 25 winter storm.

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Students play in the snow by the back of Nassau Hall.

Students play in the snow behind Nassau Hall during a winter storm on Jan. 25.

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Two people carry red sleds in front of Nassau Hall in the snow.

Two people carry red sleds in front of Nassau Hall in the snow.

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A person walks between two snow-covered tiger statues.

A person walks between two snow-covered tiger statues during a winter storm on Jan. 25.

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Two people ride a sled together down a snowy hill by Blair Arch.

Two people ride a sled together down a snowy hill by Blair Arch during the winter storm on Jan. 25.

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Three people pose for a photo in front of a snowy Blair Arch.

Three people pose for a photo in front of a snowy Blair Arch during a winter storm on Jan. 25.

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Students play in the snow; one cross country skis.

Someone pulled out their cross-country skis during the winter storm on Jan. 25.

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