I know, I know...we live in Chicago. We have a sucky winter every year what else would I expect.

 

This year it has been ridiculous in how early and harsh it has showed itself. Me and the wife are edging closer and closer to moving out of this city just because of the weather alone.

 

Austin, TX here we come because this is a frickin joke.

I know, I know...we live in Chicago. We have a sucky winter every year what else would I expect.

 

This year it has been ridiculous in how early and harsh it has showed itself. Me and the wife are edging closer and closer to moving out of this city just because of the weather alone.

 

Austin, TX here we come because this is a frickin joke.

 

Winter, ha. You don't know winter. . .

As long as it doesnt snow during rush hour, I actually like it. Makes the world more whimsical. Snow that is.

Edited December 12, 201015 yr by Soxbadger

 

That place deserved it.

I know, I know...we live in Chicago. We have a sucky winter every year what else would I expect.

 

This year it has been ridiculous in how early and harsh it has showed itself. Me and the wife are edging closer and closer to moving out of this city just because of the weather alone.

 

Austin, TX here we come because this is a frickin joke.

As someone looking to buy a second home in south Florida because of my hatred of cold and snow, this is nothing. Fairly mild Oct and Nov. I think it was the second latest in 82 years for a measurable snowfall. It will be interesting to see how it goes the rest of the day, but thus far, the predictions for this current storm were once again far more dire than reality. There's maybe an inch on the ground downtown. The wind is blowing but the streets are clear.

Edited December 12, 201015 yr by Dick Allen

I figured everyone would tell me this is nothing.

 

I guess I am just done with the winters of Chicago. My wife has a job offer in North Carolina but that won't even be warm enough for me. I want to get as far away from this stuff as possible.

I figured everyone would tell me this is nothing.

 

I guess I am just done with the winters of Chicago. My wife has a job offer in North Carolina but that won't even be warm enough for me. I want to get as far away from this stuff as possible.

Schools go on 1-2 hour delays or even close here when it just drops to 20 degrees. THere doesn't even need to be snow. I keep laughing.

I figured everyone would tell me this is nothing.

 

I guess I am just done with the winters of Chicago. My wife has a job offer in North Carolina but that won't even be warm enough for me. I want to get as far away from this stuff as possible.

I feel your pain, and you are correct, if this bothers you that much, and I can totally understand your frustration, its time to head south. Its only going to get worse. I also agree about NC. You still have some nastiness with the winters and the summers can be just as hot as those with no snow during the winter months.

Edited December 12, 201015 yr by Dick Allen

Schools go on 1-2 hour delays or even close here when it just drops to 20 degrees. THere doesn't even need to be snow. I keep laughing.

 

I want to live somewhere that is so mild I don't even get the chance to prove my Chicago weather toughness.

I want to live somewhere that is so mild I don't even get the chance to prove my Chicago weather toughness.

San Diego, Miami, Hawaii, or the better part of the nation 30 years from now. Take your pick.

Our forecast is as follows 4-6 inches today, 4-6 inches tonight, 5-8 inches tomorrow... all with the possibility of higher local totals, plus blizzard level winds.

Our forecast is as follows 4-6 inches today, 4-6 inches tonight, 5-8 inches tomorrow... all with the possibility of higher local totals, plus blizzard level winds.

Yeah, so basically, it's a weak one.

It was 80º on Friday here.... And I HATED it haha

Schools go on 1-2 hour delays or even close here when it just drops to 20 degrees. There doesn't even need to be snow. I keep laughing.

That's a fact. Sometimes they just do it as a precaution. Gotta love the South...

 

But in all honesty, it's mainly because they're not prepared to handle it if it really does snow/ice. There's only enough equipment to handle the major roads, and even worse, people here don't know how to drive in the snow so there would be tons of wrecks and people getting stuck off the road.

people here don't know how to drive in the snow so there would be tons of wrecks and people getting stuck off the road.

That's the real reason.

Not that bad up here in Gurnee. Just windy.

Minneapolis has just been absolutely dumped on so far this year. Very rough start to winter.

I felt like Link while wearing his hover boots while walking across campus it was so icy and windy.

 

Yes, I am a nerd.

I felt like Link while wearing his hover boots while walking across campus it was so icy and windy.

 

Yes, I am a nerd.

 

Wow, incredible reference.

My wife and I have toyed with the idea of moving to Central Florida for about 9 months now. Our biggest hold back was my wife's family, we didnt want to "offend" her mother by "turning out back" on Iowa and "deserting" the family.

 

Well, this morning my wife "jokingly" said "I may have to move somewhere warm." To our surprise, her mom said that sounded great, as long as we moved somewhere that's warm all year so they can come during the winter!

 

The shackles are off! Florida, here we come!

We got about a foot and a half of snow, with drifts up to 3.5 feet.

 

Weather is back in the 80's back home in Melbourne apparently.

 

We had snow 2 weeks ago here, and are expecting quite a bit more by the end of the week. Last week was pretty mild actually.

My wife and I have toyed with the idea of moving to Central Florida for about 9 months now. Our biggest hold back was my wife's family, we didnt want to "offend" her mother by "turning out back" on Iowa and "deserting" the family.

 

Well, this morning my wife "jokingly" said "I may have to move somewhere warm." To our surprise, her mom said that sounded great, as long as we moved somewhere that's warm all year so they can come during the winter!

 

The shackles are off! Florida, here we come!

 

We're all full, actually, and don't need anymore transplants.

 

We're all full, actually, and don't need anymore transplants.

 

Really? I think there may be a fair amount of available housing still in that state.

Wow, incredible reference.

Ha thanks, it just popped in my mind while walking.