please tell me about snow (Cleveland, Akron: buying, camper, where to live)

[LewLew]

Originally Posted by aca1

I didn't think anyone would reply, but there was actually alot of helpful information, thanks. I don't know if my wife feels any better about it, after reading about the gray skies in winter, but I feel relieved that it doesnt snow every single day, and I look foward to hopefully building a snowman.

Since I don't live in Ohio any longer...and live in Florida...I don't want to comment on the snow, but I will comment on the 3 large cities in Ohio. MOVE TO CLEVELAND! I've lived in Columbus, Grew up in Cleveland, and went to college in Cincinnati. Cleveland is by far the best of the 3! Snow and all. Go Tribe! Go Browns!

[BelieveInCleve]

There was snow on the ground for the first time on monday where I live (North Ridgeville). It seems earlier than most years but this is the first year I really payed attention. Its supposed to snow tonight to I think most areas should get more than a inch.

[MiamiU08]

Originally Posted by clevelandsprtsfan

No one I know had ever used chains or snow tires. Some cities dont allow chains because it ruins there roads.

Most cities in the snowbelt region have outlawed the use of chains, but all of them promote snow tires in the winter months. The Ohio Driver Handbook (Sec. 9) does allow the use of chains, so it is important to check your local municipality's regulations prior to installing them.

Also, there is a joke that I think is especially appropriate: "Cleveland has four seasons - summer, almost winter, winter, and still winter."

[MiamiU08]

Originally Posted by bpshand

Just moved here after living in CA since '75. Live in Beachwood. Winter easy so far. I'm concerned about the way folks tailgate here. Like they can push you no matter what the traffic ahead is doing. I guess it's near sightedness. They can't see more than one car ahead. Or stupidiy. Hope they back off with bad weather.

East-siders are notoriously bad drivers, so chances are they will not change their behavior to accommodate for bad weather. I have many friends from that area, and I don't think I trust a single one behind the wheel.

[BelieveInCleve]

We all know that Cleveland doesnt have perfect weather but some people act like Cleveland and Ohio is the only place that gets bad weather. Over 1/3 of the country gets the same or worse weather than Ohio, and that NOT including Alaska. Most of us around Cleveland got about 4 inches of snow from the big snowfall, but some places NW of us and New England got over 2 feet of snow so it can be a lot lot worse. Places to the NW and New England have already had temperatures below -20 degrees, not including windchill. Here, our temperatures have only been below 20 degrees above one or two times.

So just so everyone knows Cleveland and Ohio have great weather compared to a lot of other places. We might not match up to California weather but Id rather be in Ohio in winter than in Canada or Alaska in the winter where its -30 degrees every day.

[vwscottie]

Living in Erie all my life, I love hearing how scared people are of winter when they have never experienced it

[ohioan_17]

Originally Posted by xwideopenskyx

I am honestly, not going to miss the white stuff. I've had enough of it to last me a lifetime.

Come on, you can never have enough snow.

[MiamiU08]

Originally Posted by ohioan_17

Come on, you can never have enough snow.

Very true - I miss the stuff in the warmer months!! There are days when I'm on the golf course and it is 105 plus humidity and I'm praying for winter.

[BelieveInCleve]

It would be nicer to alternate the hot and cold days. In the summer in Cleveland whens its 95 degrees with 80% humidity I would do anything for it to be winter again. But in winter when its 30 degrees with wind I would do anything for it to be summer again. When I was little we didnt have air conditioning and it was impossible to sleep. I remember at night it would still be 80 degrees outside and 90 degrees in our house and I would have the windows open with fans blowing on me and I would still be sweating. It would be like that for 4 months straight, winter was a nice change lol.

[JamesAbilene]

I lived in Akron (actually Fairlawn) for 12 years. My wife worked in Wyoga Lake. There were years that the snow was really tough to deal with. However, we were more concerned with the gray skies and few days with sun. If Lake Erie doesn't freeze during the winter, the clouds and dull gray days continue through most of the winter. We used to call it "the gloom" in my office. And our joke was: Akron has four seasons: June, July, August, and winter, but it really isnt that bad. Fall and spring are beautiful. However, I am happy to be back in Texas where I don't ever have to shovel snow, and most days are sunny.