winters in New Hampshire? (Manchester, Nashua: home, school, activity)

[NH2008]

Originally Posted by fishnfool

Ever been to Toledo? My statement still stands....at least for NW Ohio. I do agree northeast Ohio is nice, but I still would never spend as much time outdoors in the winter there as I do in NH. I think I skied or hiked almost every weekend this winter.

I grew up in Cleveland...grey, grey, grey winters. Much nicer here!

[BF66389]

All I've heard about OH is how "grey" it is (wife's family is from out around Cleveland). We moved here from northern VA/DC area and while we get A LOT more snow and its A LOT colder...I like having white winters with some sunny days as opposed to gray/cold rain/icy winters.

The BEST advice I got about moving up here was "don't shut yourself in over the winter, spend the $$$ on some good winter clothing and get out and enjoy it".

Our town has dirt cheap snow-shoe rentals at a local preserve and guided beginner walks...pretty great way to enjoy the snow and get some exercise. Taking advantage of opportunities like that are a must.

[NH2008]

wow, who knew there were so many buckeyes around?!

[itsajourney]

Gosh...Is this all true about the sunshine and/or briteness of NH in the winter? I grew up in the midwest and spent 11 years in Pennsylvania (which I loved--except for long grey winters). I miss a lot about PA and after tossing around every region of the country, I have started thinking that I may really want to go back up north--but to New England.

I always loved New England and miss our trips up there. I must admit though, I have never been up in the winter time--but I have during every other season. It is not really the cold that I do not like-so much as it is the months and months of greyness.....I am excited to think that maybe it isn't as grey up there as I had always thought????

I lived in the Harrisburg, PA area-so winters were relatively mild compared to central Illinois. How would NH rate in with those winters? I love New Hampshire--I think it is one of the most beautiful states I have ever been to. I am esp. fond of the Lake area and North Conway, Tamworth, etc.

[BF66389]

I believe winters in NH are FAR more bright/white/enjoyable than those in OH and western PA...hands down.

The winter IS longer than in more southern states and spring leaves arrive slowly...that was hard to get used to our first winter (we're on year 3 now)...but that's compared to VA- from what I understand OH/Western PA have just as long a winter...and tend to be dreary even in the summer!

[NewNHguy]

Originally Posted by itsajourney

...I lived in the Harrisburg, PA area-so winters were relatively mild compared to central Illinois. How would NH rate in with those winters? I love New Hampshire--I think it is one of the most beautiful states I have ever been to. I am esp. fond of the Lake area and North Conway, Tamworth, etc.

Originally Posted by BF66389

I believe winters in NH are FAR more bright/white/enjoyable than those in OH and western PA...hands down.

The winter IS longer than in more southern states and spring leaves arrive slowly...that was hard to get used to our first winter (we're on year 3 now)...but that's compared to VA- from what I understand OH/Western PA have just as long a winter...and tend to be dreary even in the summer!

Itsa;

I am one town south of Conway. Love the area, love the winters, as there is much to do...
Grey days, sure, everyone has them, but one view of a frozen lake or a peak of a Presidential on a clear sunny day makes it all good.





BF;
could not agree more.

[rscalzo]

It harely EVER snows here.......

[NewNHguy]

You too???

we had the same flurries, with a dusting on the deck....

[jbub22]

Last winter was my first in NH. I grow up in the Midwest and later lived a few years in North Dakota. After ND, we moved to the Deep Deep South so like you I was nervous about coming back to the snowy winters. I expected the complete worst case scenerio (ND all over again).
The ice storm sucked but otherwise I personnally thought the winter was perfect. I was not ever too cold to go outside. Every day, I did something outside, that was my measuring stick. If I remember right, single digits and below zero conditions were rare. Matter of fact, I would put on my earphones and shovel the snow(great workout).
Furthermore, the area was completely beautiful during the winter, too. I loved going outside and listening...to nothing, great sound! I recommend posting a sturdy chair in your yard for those days. Unbelievable!

[BF66389]

My wife pointed out "below 20 it never really feels colder...you just would die faster"; which we found somewhat funny.

Also know that "good winter clothes" is not a big heavy jacket...its thermal underwear, a synthetic shirt layer, a fleece layer, then a shell layer. That way if you start doing something very active- you can shed a layer or two to stay warm...but not too hot. MUCH more pleasant. I like the snow here.