Due to inclement weather ODU should be closed, because of the large amount of commuters the school has,  the small roads, and the far walking distance from housing.

Old Dominion has accumulated a large amount of commuters making it very hard for them to drive with very bad road conditions.

In addition to the far driving distance Norfolk roads are very small and full of various potholes.

Even though students do live around the university, those who live in the district and village area have a far walk, and could be in danger when crossing an icy Hampton Boulevard.