Millions of big, fluffy flakes of snow, just a touch of wind, and temperatures in the mid 20s drew students from their rooms out into the February air on Monday night.

After several days of spring-like weather, the latest snowfall, which totaled almost eight inches, reminded many people that winter is still here.

But that didn’t stop many Iowa State students from going outside to play in the snow.

More than 100 students frolicked in the snow at Clyde Williams Field Monday night.

Jesse Thomas, a junior in art, said he joined Friley Hall students in a football game in the snow. He said the game later turned into a snowball fight.

Tackling people and smearing their faces in the snow is the best part, said Jesse Thomas.

“Snow is good for your complexion,” he said with a smile.

Snow may mean fun for students, but it means work for the city street crews.

Snow ordinances went into effect again on Tuesday at 11 p.m. to allow street crews to replow the bus routes.

Residents were asked to remove their cars from the areas that were posted as snow routes to avoid being ticketed or towed.

Ames Public Works Director Paul Wiegland said, “We’re dealing with very heavy snow, which means it takes much longer to move it off the streets. We ask residents to be patient and to cooperate with the snow ordinance.”

Unfortunately for ISU students, the fun ended on Monday night. Classes went on as scheduled Tuesday morning.

Class cancellations or university closings are carried on area radio and TV stations. If no cancellations are announced, students should assume classes will be held as scheduled.

All announcements, whether about cancellations or where to park during a storm, also appear immediately on the World Wide Web.

Go to http://www.iastate.edu/ and double-click “Today’s News.”

Students, faculty and staff can also call campus operators concerning classes at 294-4111.

There is no more snow in the forecast for the next couple of days. The clouds will decrease on Wednesday, and Thursday and Friday call for no precipitation with highs in the mid 30s, according to the associated press.