If I'm not used to snow, when is it best for me to move to Denver? (apartment, house)

[jenpoochydog]

I want to move in March but read that that's the most snowiest month. I've never even seen snow.

[mczabe]

Since it seems the weather here can be pretty unpredictable, I think I would base my move on something other than the likelihood of snow. Although if you came in March and faced down the "worst" of your snow fears, you'd pop right into Spring - getting your initiation over with in short order, with several months to recover!

[EscapeCalifornia]

I'd wait till May or June. You're only delaying the inevitable though.

[David Aguilar]

Yeah, I got to say it doesn't really matter, if you're moving here, you'll be bound to experience it eventually.

I moved here from California in June 2007, and my experience with snow was limited so I guess it worked out, and made it possible for me to not have to experience another summer in the Mojave Desert.

I moved from an apartment to a house last March, in the snow. Wasn't a big deal, the temperature was comfortable and the snow didn't make the move much more difficult. It isn't as scary as it's made out to be.

[Dreaming of Hawaii]

OP, why are you planning to move to Denver or somewhere in Colorado? You said that you've never even seen snow, so I'm just wondering why you chose Denver to move to. If you move in the summer, how are you going to get prepared for the next winter?

[steveindenver]

Don't move here then.

[tfox]

Originally Posted by steveindenver

Don't move here then.

I disagree -- the OP is welcome to come here. Just be very cautious in the snow at first until you become more comfortable.

In reality, in an averge year we only have a handful of times where you'll actually have to drive on snow and ice. MOST of the time streets are cleared pretty quickly after snow, and it doesn't last long. Just call in sick on the first couple of snow days this winter if you're scared.

[Katiana]

Originally Posted by tfox

Just call in sick on the first couple of snow days this winter if you're scared.

Perhaps "take public transportation" or "get a ride with a co-worker" would be a better thing to do if afraid to drive in the snow.

[vegaspilgrim]

Again, I'm a little puzzled to why someone who move to Denver, one of the snowiest cities in the country with 60 inches a year on average, sight unseen, never having even SEEN snow before. If you're really going to do it, I'd say jump right in full blast-- move in December! You're better off getting the experience out of the way first and make sure you can handle it and won't have to move back-- rather than go through the whole summer, thinking Colorado is perfect, then when winter comes along (you can basically count on the chance of it snowing any time from now forward) start second guessing yourself.

[sportsfangal]

Perhaps the Fall is a nice time to move, the weather is cooler, so you have time to adjust to falling temperatures, then as the snow starts to come, you'll be at least used to the cold, then you'll have to adjust to driving in the snow. The main things to consider are to give yourself plenty of time, allow lots of space between you and the cars in front of you. try driving on a saturday or sunday in the snow so that you don't have to deal with lots of traffic right away.
remember that even a short distance can take a very long time when the weather's bad. there'll be "black ice", some unplowed roads, etc that you'll need to get used to.
Despite the weather itself, I'd say you'd need to concentrate on the drivng conditions and plowing in winter time. IMO-Hope this helps!
p.s.-wouldn't suggest the snowiest time of year to move, I think you'd need to make some preparations first, places could be closed down due to a storm/ice-like businesses you'll need to help with your arrival: post offices, stores, government offices, etc.
Colorado winters are absolutely beautiful, though! Hope you enjoy your time here in our state!