From the south, going to the north?

Question

I'm from the deep south where there is very warm climate. I'm planning on moving somewhere very north. What are some things I should be aware of weather wise? Like what are things that have to be done when it's snowing? What do you think I should know? I've never seen snow before, much less lived in it.

Wow, thank you everyone for the valuable info!

Answer 1

Welcome to the North! Be sure to dress in layers and then you can take off what you don't need. Have a scarf to protect you face if it is really cold and a hat for your head as you lose 60% of your body heat through your head. Have good boots and warm socks. Gloves are fine but mittens are better for keeping your fingers warm. Make sure you have good tread on your tires so they will grip and not slide. If slippery put some weight in your trunk like a 100 pounds of sand, salt, in sealed bags or whatever you want and will use later. Carry a shovel in your car at all times, carry jumper cables and matches and a candle. If your locks freeze you can thaw them by heating the key with a match or better still a barbecue starter. A candle can keep you from freezing if you should break down. A blanket and flashlight in your car are both good ideas. Shovel, scrape and sweep, do not pack down snow as it can get real slippery. Watch the weather often and know what is going on. Make sure you have a charged cell phone. You may never need any of this but it better to be safe than sorry.
Our summers are even better but learn to enjoy each day no matter what the weather.

Answer 2

Clothing: Wear layers. It's snowing here right now, and even though it won't stick, it's cold outside, and the wind is bitter. Buy a GREAT coat, a set of gloves, and a hat or earmuffs if you'll wear them.

Roads/Vehicles: Stock your cars with blankets, a flashlight, and throw an ice scraper in the backseat. If you have a garage, that's a better place for it. They sell some de-icer stuff at wal-mart, to put on your cars. You can buy it if you want, but it's not a necessity. Make sure the heat works well in your car, and check your tires.

House: They sell rock salt for sidewalks. I've heard mixed reviews. Be sure to wait until AFTER the ground is frozen, other wise you'll freeze the salt. Of course you'll need a shovel, and a snowblower is another fun tool (also not necessary, but your hubby may have fun with it!)

That's all I can think of right now. I hope you enjoy wherever you move! Find out what the local news stations are, and check those to see what the weather's been like lately, and what they expect it to turn to soon.

Answer 3

Nothing special to know. Just make sure you have a descent winter coat before your journey. If you fly up north with your south gear on, you'll have a brisk cold awakening when you get off the plane.

As far as snow, we have snow plows are salt trucks. When it snows, trucks drive around spreading salt on the streets so it keeps the streets wet (like rain) but not slippery like ice. But you just gotta drive careful if you drive before the snow crews dont hit the streets before you drive.

Best tip for driving in snow. Lets say you are on a fairly traveled road that has been deiced, but are getting ready to turn on a residential street (which usually is last to get salted, if it even does); make sure you slow down to practically 1 mile an hour before turning. If you turn more than 5 miles an hour onto snow or ice, then your cars gonna slide onto the sidewalk or a parked car.

Answer 4

Make you allow yourself plenty of time to get where you want to go. There will always be someone going 5 miles/hr even when the weather is clear and the roads arn't always plowed. Don't take your turns too fast because even if the road just looks wet, it can still be slippery. On windy days, snow will often be blown into the road in patches which can be slick even if the rest of the stretch is clear. Rear-wheel-drive cars are horrible in deep snow. The best thing to get would be an all-wheel drive truck or SUV. Based soley on my experience Subarus are awesome in the snow and they run forever. Front wheel drive cars (which is what I drive) are alright too although when you slide you have less control over them. If you are really concerned it would be a good idea to make sure you keep an emergency kit in your car just in case you do get into an accident. Also make sure to make extra time to scrape the snow and ice off of your car and make sure your window squirts are not frozen and that you keep an extra bottle of anti-freeze in your car especially if your low to the ground like me. A LOT of snow, mud , gravel ect can be thrown up in your face by bigger vehicles. Don't follow too closely and if you do start to slide make sure you have anti-lock breaks before you slam on them. The best thing to do when sliding is to pump them. Oh and watch out for us snomobilers! =)

Answer 5

I live in MN and it's cold as a mo fo. On Sunday we have a high temp. of 6 below zero. That is cold. Bring a jacket or buy one here. Also lots of sweaters/sweatshirts and long johns. Get used to shoveling snow also. Driving in the snow can only be learned by experience. Good luck and enjoy the yankee states.

Answer 6

I've only spent 4 years in the north but most of my life has been in the south. Somethings I learned the hard way; make sure to give yourself plenty of time to leave somewhere so that you can scrape ice off your car. It doesn't take much salt to melt ice. Down coats are wonderful! Always have a scarf and gloves. Get a good hand cream!

Answer 7

make sure you plan to wear layers of clothing to stay warm (it works better than one big coat), hats, gloves, thick socks, boots. Plan on having plenty of lotion, moisturizer, and chapstick because most people dry and chap in the winter. I don't like winter but alot of people like to ski, ice skate, sledding, or tubing. The first chance you can go to an open parking lot and try to get a feel for what it is like starting, stopping, swerving, ect. in the snow..........try to bring someone with you that knows how to drive in the snow so they can give you pointers.........if there is enough room try to spin the car out and steer out of it so you know what it feels like in case you end up in that situation. Even though I don't like the cold or driving in the snow, its really pretty when it comes down, and there is a beauty when everything is covered in ice with the sun glistening from it!! good luck on the move..........hope some of this helps!!! Funny my goal is to eventually move south....VA, NC, SC............

Answer 8

Drive slower in the snow than you do in the rain. Also, if you have to shovel anything, don't wait too long after it snows or it will turn into a hard, icy mess. And don't underestimate the cold. Wear a scarf, especially when it's windy.

Answer 9

the criteria of the compass, also pronounced as the wind rose, are all the guidelines. There are 4 major guidelines, N E W S, and there are 4 quarters or corners: NE NW SE SW. it really is the source of the expression "blown to the 4 corners of the Earth." now and again heard because the "4 quarters of the Earth." There are 8 intermediates : NNE ENE NNW WNW . . . are you able to finished the perfect 4? that flow on both part of the perfect 2 of the three letters and 16 sub-intermediates. NNNE ENNE NWNW WWNW . . . etc. are you able to finished the perfect 12?

Answer 10

Honey, you can get ready for a big shock!
If you're going right away, you had better
get a warm coat and heavy leggings. You will
learn fast because your body will keep
shivering until you get enough clothes on.
You might like the snow tho--I never did.