Have you ever moved from a warm, mild climate like Los Angeles, to one that experiences four seasons - and did you do so in the dead of winter? What was it like? What do you wish you had known beforehand? In other words, what am I, a native Angeleno currently taking for granted? [more inside]
posted by invisible ink on Dec 14, 2009 - 64 answers

Please recommend good winter clothing for 1-year-olds, especially super warm coats. We're talking months and months of ice and snow here. [more inside]
posted by puritycontrol on Oct 8, 2009 - 19 answers

I will be going dogsledding with Outward Bound this January. What sort of camera should I bring? [more inside]
posted by Commander Rachek on Oct 29, 2008 - 5 answers

Can I use my hose (regular water hose) to significantly melt the pile of snow and some ice in my driveway? [more inside]
posted by davidmsc on Jan 27, 2008 - 22 answers

I've noticed that when the air temperature drops below a certain point that it won't snow. Is there any truth to this? [more inside]
posted by C17H19NO3 on Jan 17, 2008 - 8 answers

I hate winter. How can I make the next four months better than they would be otherwise? [more inside]
posted by mustcatchmooseandsquirrel on Nov 1, 2006 - 69 answers

Help me find sexy black boots for a very cold climate. [more inside]
posted by thirteenkiller on Oct 20, 2006 - 13 answers

For people living in areas where it snows each year: How many types of jackets do you use in a year? As in windcheaters, fall, light winter, heavy snow, etc. If you have more than one jacket that falls in the same class only list the most practical one, and please also give a brief description of each.
posted by riffola on Nov 30, 2004 - 45 answers