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Old 10-30-2011, 09:18 AM
 
Location: Chicago
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At least we didn't get snow this weekend, unlike NYC, CT, NJ, PA and MA!
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Old 10-30-2011, 04:50 PM
 
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At least we didn't get snow this weekend, unlike NYC, CT, NJ, PA and MA!
Damn and it was really quite nice here most of the weekend.
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Old 10-30-2011, 05:03 PM
 
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At least we didn't get snow this weekend, unlike NYC, CT, NJ, PA and MA!
Seriously? I can't wait for the snow!
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Old 10-30-2011, 07:39 PM
 
Location: Chicago, IL SouthWest Suburbs
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The snow would be nice , but being without power would blow!
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Old 10-30-2011, 08:46 PM
 
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Sorry if this is an annoying thread but I have to bring it up. Im moving to Chicago for school. My question is, what can I expect? Now, Im from the south and have been here my whole life. People that aren't from here probably would think that the weather is unbearably hot in the summer but that's pretty normal for me. I've never seen more than 7 inches of snow in my life and if we get like an inch of snow school is out. Am I about to be totally shocked by the snow? Do people walk in it? Is school or work ever cancelled? And what's the average snowfall? Sorry for all the questions but you have to understand, winters/cold weather are big things to us down here. I hope I'll be able to handle it. Any tips clothing wise?

I feel your pain. I currently live in Mississippi, and I am moving to Chicago next year for work. I don't even know what to expect winter wise! I hope your move goes well!
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Old 10-30-2011, 08:57 PM
 
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Sorry if this is an annoying thread but I have to bring it up. Im moving to Chicago for school. My question is, what can I expect? Now, Im from the south and have been here my whole life. People that aren't from here probably would think that the weather is unbearably hot in the summer but that's pretty normal for me. I've never seen more than 7 inches of snow in my life and if we get like an inch of snow school is out. Am I about to be totally shocked by the snow? Do people walk in it? Is school or work ever cancelled? And what's the average snowfall? Sorry for all the questions but you have to understand, winters/cold weather are big things to us down here. I hope I'll be able to handle it. Any tips clothing wise?

I feel your pain. I currently live in Mississippi, and I am moving to Chicago next year for work. I don't even know what to expect winter wise! I hope your move goes well!
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Old 10-31-2011, 09:07 AM
 
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Say what now? You're saying Chicago only gets accumulating snow 5 or fewer times per season?

Are you kidding me?!?

I'm sure the OP is going to college so she will never have to shovel. But a homeowner had best be prepared to shovel many more than 5 times per winter season.

Unless you're the guy that never shovels his walk...
Actually Chicago picks up 4" of snow or more 3.5 times a winter. There are 1" to 3" of snow around 7 times a year, but most of those are basically ignored, especially if it warms up and melts quickly. No one is going to get out the snowblower for 1.5" of snow.

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On average, Chicago receives at least one-half inch of snow 17 times per snow season. Snow storms in the range of 1-3 inches occur about 7 times; 4-6 inches, twice; 7-10 inches, once; more than 10 inches, about once every other year.
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Old 10-31-2011, 09:24 AM
 
Location: Denver, CO
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I'd say the most trying aspect of Chicago's winters is how sometimes we can get stuck in a cold pattern for a period of time of 2-3 weeks. For example, in 2009, we did not get above 30 from Jan. 2-21. Mixed in there were four below-0 nights. It is well publicized that the weather can change quite rapidly in the Midwest.. and that is true. But, the weather can also go a long time without changing, like the period in late September where it rained pretty much every day, and the prolonged hot summer days in July. Having lived in IL/IN/WI since 1993, I definitely know how to deal with the cold winters, and you will learn so too. But, psychologically, it is these periods that tend to wear on people.
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Old 10-31-2011, 09:52 AM
 
Location: Chicago, IL
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Here's a video of a New York City snowstorm. I'm posting it to show you how people generally dress in the strong snow and winds. Notice, people are still out and about and going about their daily lives. Yes this is a NYC video, however Chicago, Cleveland, Toronto and all the other major cities get these types of storms occasionally. I actually like the snow and this video lol.

I think the winter will be a fun change for you.

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I always thought I'd be laughed at if I used an umbrella like these people in the snow. I don't think this is too popular in Chicago - or is that not the case?
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Old 10-31-2011, 07:29 PM
 
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I always thought I'd be laughed at if I used an umbrella like these people in the snow. I don't think this is too popular in Chicago - or is that not the case?
You can use an umberlla in the snow without being laughed at. The trouble is the wind around here loves to wreck umberllas.
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