Living in Connecticut

ILiftHeavyAcrylics

So my husband just graduated from Navy boot camp and is doing his specialty training in Connecticut. I'll be moving there soon (New London, Groton area) and we'll be there for the winter so I was just wondering how cold it gets, whether it snows a lot, and if I need a new wardrobe, basically. :P At the very least I need some boots right? Like good winter boots? Anyone ever live there before and care to offer advice?

SueGremlin

I envy you. I LOVE that place, it's probably where I'd move if I won the lottery. Seriously! But I am an east coaster so...
Anyway. Where are you now? It gets cold, it's uncommon for it to get below zero but you should count on it being in the 20s a lot. It snows quite a bit in CT but right on the shore like that, you get less snow because of the water. You need a very warm coat and some boots wouldn't hurt.

SueGremlin

Nevermind, I see you are in AR.

juliecat1

I lived in West Hartford, CT for a couple of years. Moved there from Indiana I have NEVER seen so much snow in all my life. I remember walking my daughter to school in snow up to my thighs cursing the entire way. The following winter wasnt quite so bad snow wise but it was still much more than I was accustomed to. I really liked it there though. I miss it quite a bit. The weather the other 9 months was amazing.

mrmanmeat

So my husband just graduated from Navy boot camp and is doing his specialty training in Connecticut. I'll be moving there soon (New London, Groton area) and we'll be there for the winter so I was just wondering how cold it gets, whether it snows a lot, and if I need a new wardrobe, basically. :P At the very least I need some boots right? Like good winter boots? Anyone ever live there before and care to offer advice?

Yes, it's cold, snows and you'll need good boots/jacket. Pretty simple

mmmichelle8486

I hope you don't like doing anything, this is the most boring area I have ever lived in. Ever. ETA: Unless you like casinos, but I don't tend to frequent them.

It doesn't get too cold. I don't ever buy snow boots. Just a winter coat, regular boots, a scarf, sweaters and jeans are sufficient...

*I am within 20 minutes of the Groton Sub base, for reference.

Fatbuster205

I have family in CT although I live in Northern Ireland. Yes you will need winter clothes 'cos it snows it snows and it can get really cold!

scraver2003

Hi! I live in CT! We had a TON of snow last winter. It was a freakish amount.... it isn't usually like that. I have my fingers crossed that it won't be as bad this year. Get some boots and a good coat.

skittybang

I'm in CT - if we have winters like last years - then getting a whole snow outfit is a must. that's the most snow I've experienced here since probably 99/00.

mmmichelle8486

I'm in CT - if we have winters like last years - then getting a whole snow outfit is a must. that's the most snow I've experienced here since probably 99/00.

It was unusually snowy last year...

Katefab26

So my husband just graduated from Navy boot camp and is doing his specialty training in Connecticut. I'll be moving there soon (New London, Groton area) and we'll be there for the winter so I was just wondering how cold it gets, whether it snows a lot, and if I need a new wardrobe, basically. :P At the very least I need some boots right? Like good winter boots? Anyone ever live there before and care to offer advice?

Awww that's exactly where my brother is stationed!!! He's in training to be a navigation technician on a submarine. It's cold in New England, I can tell you that for sure (lived in NH almost my entire life). By the ocean probably won't get as much snow, but you'll want some very warm winter clothes (other New Englanders tend to downplay the cold, but after I lived in SC for six years it's very hard to stay warm for me) and boots are always a good idea, because ice happens even if snow doesn't...

n003k

Ah, Groton sub base...very nice area to visit. I'm up in New Britain, and would strongly advise getting a good winter set up going. Decent boots, good coat, maybe a few pairs of thermal underwear. If you live on base, or close to it, you'll probably get a good bit of cold wind off the river, so scarves and hats would be a good idea.

That said, our winters can vary from frequently close to zero and tons of snow (like this past year) to hardly any snow, and mild weather. Usually we'll get one or two decent sized storms, but mostly stay in a comfortable (mid 30's or higher) temperature range, and it isn't TOO bad, at least if you're used to the cold.

ETA: Given my experience with BrittanyJean on here (who is my fiancee and moved up this past december) if you're not used to ice...get a REALLY good pair of boots with EXTREMELY good traction, and watch where you take every step, otherwise you'll twist your ankles, a LOT.

gdr1976

Very close to Groton/New London. I'm about 15 min from the subbase. Usually get the shaft when it comes to snow because being so close to the water. But it can get cold and we do get snow. Last year was crazy.

Qarol

I hated living in Stamford...snowed from about October to March for three winters in a row (once in April). Never got very warm in summer. My shorts stayed in permanent storage. Snow just piled up in parking lots, pushed to the side constantly, cuz it would never melt.

BigDaddyBRC

That's cool. And COLD

bregalad5

Well, I lived in CT for a couple years, but I'm originally from the Buffalo, NY area and thought that the people in CT were wusses because it wasn't nearly as cold or snowy as Buffalo. But that's just my take on it :laugh:

Coming from AR, though, your first winter will likely be a huge shock to your body.