Do u live where it snows?

I used to live in Rochester, not too far from Syracuse and my goodness it was cold! I'm originally from the NW so the freezing temperatures and ridiculous amounts of snow were overwhelming.... if you aren't used to that kind of weather it will DEFINITELY be an adjustment. I actually prefer the rain to the snow and cold temps!

If you think you can handle it then go for it

I live in Chicago. Snow is pretty, but I don't think the view is worth the trade-off of all the hassles -
- Temps below zero and bitter winds... buurrrrrrr
- Shovelling/snowblowing
- Driving in it is scary sometimes and SLOW (or not being able to drive anywhere because of it)
- Huge heating bills
- Salt - it gets all over everything, your car, your clothes, your sidewalks, your pets
- Slipping on icy sidewalks
- Limited activites outdoors
- The mess of dirty slush on shoes, floors, inside your car
- Wet winter gear, drying out hats, mittens, boots, coats
- Cold and snow also make me REALLY hungry and it's much harder to control cravings in winter for me

I absolutely hate Chicago winters. If it was possible to move anywhere that didn't get that much snow I'd do it!

We are considering moving to Syracuse New York. My husbands family lives there and asked me what I thought of living there, where there is tons of snow. I am in NC where we are lucky to see a few inches a year, if that. I would like a change but am scared I may regret it once I get there in the freezing temps and snow. If you live where you get lots of snow, what do you think? love it, hate it, pros cons??

I dont know what reason you would have to be so scared over snow and dipping temperatures to be honest.. its only bad when people over-exaggerate... and TRUST ME, people exaggerate...NOT ALL do.....

You really should form your own opinion if and when you decide to come to the northern region of the country....

I have lived in New England (the true New England area, NH, VT, ME, MA, CT, RI) all my life and reside in southern New Hampshire where it is very common to have slamming winters. I cant imagine having to live anywhere else simply because I grew up with the changing seasons - seeing our fall foliage transition into a gorgeous blanket of snow...

Yes, we can lose power - but that happens anywhere regardless of the weather.
Yes, it can get cold - but that happens anywhere regardless of the demographic.

Just make sure you have a winter coat, hat, mittens, shovel and/or snowblower and PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE - be smart and have a snow-reliable vehicle and DONT assume you can drive the same speed limit when there is snow and/or ice on the roads.

No matter where you live, you just need to use your common sense...

Winter is breathtaking here.... especially when people decorate their homes with colorful Christmas lights and decor.

Yep, I live in PA where it snows....alot!!!
I don't mind it most days...just hate driving in it :mad:
Some ppl just don't know how to drive when it gets really bad out.....scary sometimes :explode:
But on the plus side....it is pretty & there is alot of different activities to do here & I just love the season changes :happy:

I'm from Michigan and I hate it when it snows. I got slapped with a few snow flakes last night and that gave me the reminder that it was that time of year again. I never got used to it even though I am born an raised here. As soon as i'm finished with school, my plan is to run like hell out of here.

I live in New Hampshire, so it is pretty impossible to avoid the snow. Personally, I don't like it. But, I hate the cold, don't do any winter sports, and would rather be sweating my buns off at the beach - it really is personal preference. With the snow storm we just got a few weeks ago, we lost power for over 4 days. Our wood burning stove is the only thing that gets me through the winter Yet, I know PLENTY of people who absolutely love it; they love to ski, snowboard, sled, bundle up, etc. If the cold/snow doesn't bother you, I say go for it!

I grew up about an hour from syracuse. Upstate NY is great. There is lots of snow but it is not as bad there because they know how to deal with it. (roads/sidewalks get plowed, people know how to drive in it etc...) Also it doesn't get quite so rediculously cold there, rarely the below zero temps you get in some other parts of the country where it snows.

On the flip side, yes the winter is cold and snowy, but the summers are great. The temps are comfortable 70's and 80's. The humidity is not too high. It is thousands of times better than those horrible summers you have down south. I'd rather have snow than 90/100 degree temps any day.

Wow, you've already had a ton of replies. Not a lot of snow-loving people out there. I grew up in Salt Lake City where there are definitely four seasons. They all have their appeal, but personally I hate the cold and the snow. Wind and rain aren't much fun either. BUT, if you can embrace the winter sports - skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, etc.; and fun things like sleigh rides, building snowmen in your front yard, and sledding in the local park like you were still a little kid, then you will love it. Great tips on here for warm clothing. My last bit of advice would be to work from home or as close as you possibly can to home so you can avoid driving in it under any time pressures. Oh, and forget about cute boots with heels -- even if you can get around with them in the slush, they don't stay cute for long! :flowerforyou: Good luck!

I have lived in New England (the true New England area, NH, VT, ME, MA, CT, RI) all my life and reside in southern New Hampshire where it is very common to have slamming winters. I cant imagine having to live anywhere else simply because I grew up with the changing seasons - seeing our fall foliage transition into a gorgeous blanket of snow...


Winter is breathtaking here.... especially when people decorate their homes with colorful Christmas lights and decor.

Winter IS breathtaking in NH. I visited NH/VT in the snow one year. It was so amazing! And yes, you do need to enjoy winter by the fireplace after playing outside in the snow. It's a great feeling!

Alberta Canada here. Yes, we get alot of snow. A definate love hate relationship with the snow. Like the snow, hate the driving, love the outdoor sports, hate the winter clothing, love the workouts shoveling snow, and love snuggling in a warm duvet.

The best part of living were its cold is the winter vacations to some place warm!!
All of the drinking to stay warm!!
Sitting in a outdoor hottub when its snowing! Sipping on one of those drinks of course.:drinker:

I live in ohio and i get hit pretty good every winter. NY MICH PA and ohio all get a pretty good amount of snow. The last two winters have been really bad by me. Ice that didnt melt all winter long, roads that you couldnt see the RD! Driving is stressful just take your time, dont let anyone rush you. You'll get where you need to go. Besides the driving and slipping on ice and falling down my wood steps that turn into ice, winters not bad. Its cold.. bundle up. Driving sucks, go slow. Those are the "worst" snow conditions. Then you have the sunny days thats its "warmer" and everything glitters and the trees are so pretty covered in snow. Its a love hate relationship

My best friends brothers fiancee moved here from cali and she likes it better here. So to each their own.
If you like winter sports, sledding skiing, snow Mobile. Ohio has some nice areas to do that in. So does NY. ( nvr really been to mich or pa just drove thru them) I think people who live in a 4 season area, enjoy summer and spring more than some one who has beautiful weather daily. Just my personal opinion. We get trapped inside alot but when those nice days come out.. so do we

Portland, Oregon.

We will see a little snow. Infrequent enough that we actually look forward to it. We're just a 45 mile drive to Mt. Hood if we want snow.

Every couple years or so we will have a storm that locks the city down, but it's for 1 to 2 weeks.

If you want to enjoy winter, do a winter sport. My favorite is cross country skiing because you can sight-see as you move. You can purchase good equipment for around $300, and it is cheaper than downhill because you don't have to pay lift fees. Research the cross country trails near where you are going to live, and plan on spending a good part of your weekend on skis. Skiing in the full moon is also wonderful with a group of friends.

Of course downhill skiing is also a rush. There is usually some kind of ski hill, even if you are living on the plains, where you can learn.

Skating is fun. Bring a chair for balance and wear a helmet as you learn now to stand up and skate without falling. There can be great places to skate once you've learned how--from the public neighborhood rink to the lovely skating parks run by the city recreational department.

Rubber tubing, or tobaganning does not require learning. All you need is a hill, and a toboggan or a sleigh, or an inflated inner tube. Great fun!

Remember to dress well. Each sport has different dressing requirements. Cross country skiing requires a layered approach to skiing because your body will generate heat, and you will have to remove layers so as not to sweat and get wet. And you will need to add those layers back as soon as you stop. For downhill, you would wear heavier clothing because you have to sit on the lifts, stand in line to catch one, and the trip down is real quick. And skating/sliding would also require warmer wear, with something that is waterproof on top, like nylon.

And there is always skidoo-ing. No exercise in this one, because all you do is sit on the machine. But it can be great fun too.

So, make sure you make it outside, dress for the weather, know about the dangers of hypothermia, bring a thermos of hot chocolate and trail mix, and have a ball. Those who don't like the winter are those who just stay inside and shiver looking out the window. Embrace the cold weather, and you will never want to move south again!

Pros:
Fun to play in- snowman/snow forts/ snow ball fights/sledding!
Different sports- ski/snowboard/snowshoe/cross country ski/ ice skating/snowmobiling
Get to see change of seasons
beautiful to watch

Cons:
people "forget" how to drive
snow shoveling
ice


I live in Maine. I love snow and would not have it any other way. The change of season is totally worth it. I still run in the winter as in the summer.... I ski and love it. I love hot coco and all the other winter foods that you miss out on in the summer.

Suggestion: buy studded snow tires. Do not mess around with tires and think the 4 season ones work. At very least buy snow tires. (I have summer and winter tires and I switch them off and on every season)