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

How accurate is Punxsutawney Phil? [more inside]
posted by Steve_at_Linnwood on Feb 2, 2009 - 9 answers

I'm about to go off to college- in Massachusetts, when I've lived in Texas my entire life. Ideally, I'd like not to freeze all winter, so I'm looking for your clothing/lifestyle advice geared to someone without a clue. Additionally, the only members of my family who've lived anywhere cold are male, while I've fairly recently embraced my dressing-like-a-girl options. Any advice about how women in Our Frozen Territories stay warm without giving up on looking nice is especially appreciated. [more inside]
posted by MadamM on Jul 21, 2008 - 34 answers

How do I know if my frozen lake is solid enough to walk on? [more inside]
posted by grrarrgh00 on Feb 20, 2008 - 12 answers

Icicle Watching Filter: Drippers Vs. Streamers [more inside]
posted by Xurando on Feb 13, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm thinking about going on an exchange program, and am not sure how I should rank my choices. Should I spend January to June in Brisbane, Australia or Amsterdam? [more inside]
posted by Dasein on Feb 11, 2008 - 16 answers

Where can I go on holiday in March/April - if I want to go somewhere cold? [more inside]
posted by The Shiny Thing on Nov 25, 2007 - 19 answers

What's the winter weather feel like in Seoul, South Korea? [more inside]
posted by smorange on Oct 25, 2007 - 4 answers

I'm moving to Latvia from Los Angeles/Orange County in a few weeks and I need recommendations for nice, professional, but not insanely expensive winter clothing. Size and style parameters inside. [more inside]
posted by mdonley on Aug 12, 2007 - 15 answers

Does a stylish and functional parka that meets my criteria exist? Or am I out of luck? [more inside]
posted by abbyladybug on Jan 6, 2006 - 19 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