Photos: Frozen rain wreaks havoc on University of Oregon campus

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Frozen rain fell yesterday night in Eugene, Ore. that resulted in large amounts of ice build-up on trees and slush covering the roads in and around campus. Numerous branches on trees around campus have fallen due to the amount of ice build-up. Two EmX buses have been reported to be broken down due to the inclement weather.

Campus Operations worker Chris Meade walks across a body of water in order to continue shoveling snow out of the drains. Frozen rain fell overnight in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 8 that caused many tree branches to break off and slush to form on the streets. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Campus Operations worker Chris Meade walks across a body of water in order to continue shoveling snow out of the drains. Frozen rain fell overnight in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 8 that caused many tree branches to break off and slush to form on the streets. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

University of Oregon freshman Maddie Landquist walks around the Erb Memorial Union amphitheater. Frozen rain fell overnight in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 8 that caused many tree branches to break off and slush to form on the streets. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

University of Oregon freshman Maddie Landquist walks around the Erb Memorial Union amphitheater. Frozen rain fell overnight in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 8 that caused many tree branches to break off and slush to form on the streets. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

A pile of snow sits on top of The Pioneer while surrounded by frozen trees. Frozen rain fell overnight in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 8 that caused many tree branches to break off and slush to form on the streets. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

A pile of snow sits on top of The Pioneer while surrounded by frozen trees. Frozen rain fell overnight in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 8 that caused many tree branches to break off and slush to form on the streets. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

A student walks underneath a frozen tree by Johnson Hall at the University of Oregon. Frozen rain fell overnight in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 8 that caused many tree branches to break off and slush to form on the streets. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

A student walks underneath a frozen tree by Johnson Hall at the University of Oregon. Frozen rain fell overnight in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 8 that caused many tree branches to break off and slush to form on the streets. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Two students walk through the slush on 13th Avenue at the University of Oregon. Frozen rain fell overnight in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 8 that caused many tree branches to break off and slush to form on the streets. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Two students walk through the slush on 13th Avenue at the University of Oregon. Frozen rain fell overnight in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 8 that caused many tree branches to break off and slush to form on the streets. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

A University of Oregon Campus Operation's vehicle drives through the slush on 13th Avenue. Frozen rain fell overnight in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 8 that caused many tree branches to break off and slush to form on the streets. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

A University of Oregon Campus Operation’s vehicle drives through the slush on 13th Avenue. Frozen rain fell overnight in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 8 that caused many tree branches to break off and slush to form on the streets. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

A few University of Oregon walk around a giant mound of snow on the corner of 13th Avenue and University. Frozen rain fell overnight in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 8 that caused many tree branches to break off and slush to form on the streets. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

A few University of Oregon walk around a giant mound of snow on the corner of 13th Avenue and University. Frozen rain fell overnight in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 8 that caused many tree branches to break off and slush to form on the streets. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

A large branch in front of Gerlinger Annex fell Saturday morning preventing cars from driving up to the building. Frozen rain fell overnight in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 8 that caused many tree branches to break off and slush to form on the streets. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

A large branch in front of Gerlinger Annex fell Saturday morning preventing cars from driving up to the building. Frozen rain fell overnight in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 8 that caused many tree branches to break off and slush to form on the streets. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Miniature icicles formed on the leaves of trees overnight. Frozen rain fell overnight in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 8 that caused many tree branches to break off and slush to form on the streets. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Miniature icicles formed on the leaves of trees overnight. Frozen rain fell overnight in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 8 that caused many tree branches to break off and slush to form on the streets. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

A student walks nearby Johnson Hall at the University of Oregon. Frozen rain fell overnight in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 8 that caused many tree branches to break off and slush to form on the streets. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

A student walks nearby Johnson Hall at the University of Oregon. Frozen rain fell overnight in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 8 that caused many tree branches to break off and slush to form on the streets. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

A large collection of branches lay on the frozen floor near the Erb Memorial Union. Frozen rain fell overnight in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 8 that caused many tree branches to break off and slush to form on the streets. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

A large collection of branches lay on the frozen floor near the Erb Memorial Union. Frozen rain fell overnight in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 8 causing many tree branches to break off and slush to form on the streets. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Ice froze on the branches of a tree overnight due to the frozen rain. Frozen rain fell overnight in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 8 that caused many tree branches to break off and slush to form on the streets. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Ice froze on the branches of a tree overnight due to the frozen rain. Frozen rain fell overnight in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 8 causing many tree branches to break off and slush to form on the streets. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

A tree sits frozen on the University of Oregon campus. Frozen rain fell overnight in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 8 that caused many tree branches to break off and slush to form on the streets. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

A tree sits frozen on the University of Oregon campus. Frozen rain fell overnight in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 8 causing many tree branches to break off and slush to form on the streets. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

University of Oregon philosophy professor Colin W. Koopman walks underneath a tree on the University of Oregon campus. Frozen rain fell overnight in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 8 that caused many tree branches to break off and slush to form on the streets. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

University of Oregon philosophy professor Colin W. Koopman walks underneath a tree on the University of Oregon campus. Frozen rain fell overnight in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 8 causing many tree branches to break off and slush to form on the streets. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Slush builds up on the roundabout near the Erb Memorial Union causing unsafe driving conditions. Frozen rain fell overnight in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 8 that caused many tree branches to break off and slush to form on the streets. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Slush builds up on the roundabout near the Erb Memorial Union, creating unsafe driving conditions. Frozen rain fell overnight in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 8 that causing many tree branches to break off and slush to form on the streets. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

A branch that fell off of a tree due to ice build-up sits behind orange caution tape near Columbia Hall. Frozen rain fell overnight in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 8 that caused many tree branches to break off and slush to form on the streets. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

A branch that fell off of a tree due to ice build-up sits behind orange caution tape near Columbia Hall. Frozen rain fell overnight in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 8 causing many tree branches to break off and slush to form on the streets. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

A bike sits in the snow with icicles forming around its frame due to the frozen rain. Frozen rain fell overnight in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 8 that caused many tree branches to break off and slush to form on the streets. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

A bike sits in the snow with icicles forming around its frame due to the frozen rain. Frozen rain fell overnight in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 8 causing many tree branches to break off and slush to form on the streets. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

A frozen pair of shoes hangs from a power line just off campus. Frozen rain fell overnight in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 8 that caused many tree branches to break off and slush to form on the streets. (Michael Shaw/Emerald)

A frozen pair of shoes hangs from a power line just off campus. Frozen rain fell overnight in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 8 that caused many tree branches to break off and slush to form on the streets. (Michael Shaw/Emerald)

A police officer parks at the intersection of University and 18th to direct traffic as the power went out. Frozen rain fell overnight in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 8 that caused many tree branches to break off and slush to form on the streets. (Michael Shaw/Emerald)

A police officer parks at the intersection of University and 18th to direct traffic as the power went out. Frozen rain fell overnight in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 8 that caused many tree branches to break off and slush to form on the streets. (Michael Shaw/Emerald)

A large branch fell from a tree outside the Bean dorms, knocking the lid off a trashcan. Frozen rain fell overnight in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 8 that caused many tree branches to break off and slush to form on the streets. (Michael Shaw/Emerald)

A large branch fell from a tree outside the Bean dorms, knocking the lid off a trashcan. Frozen rain fell overnight in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 8 that caused many tree branches to break off and slush to form on the streets. (Michael Shaw/Emerald)

A thick layer of ice surrounds the branches of the trees all across campus. Frozen rain fell overnight in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 8 that caused many tree branches to break off and slush to form on the streets. (Michael Shaw/Emerald)

A thick layer of ice surrounds the branches of the trees all across campus. Frozen rain fell overnight in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 8 that caused many tree branches to break off and slush to form on the streets. (Michael Shaw/Emerald)

The Pioneer Mother statue out in front of the Susan Campbell building covered with snow and ice. Frozen rain fell overnight in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 8 that caused many tree branches to break off and slush to form on the streets. (Michael Shaw/Emerald)

The Pioneer Mother statue out in front of the Susan Campbell building covered with snow and ice. Frozen rain fell overnight in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 8 that caused many tree branches to break off and slush to form on the streets. (Michael Shaw/Emerald)

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