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Old 09-12-2008, 01:22 PM
 
Location: Chicago, Illinois
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Those night snows are magical.
Once the snow settles, it looks like diamonds shining in the moonlit sky...
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Old 09-12-2008, 01:25 PM
 
Location: Lake Arlington Heights, IL
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Climate of Chicago - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Winter in Chicago proves variable and fickle, but even in mild winters one will experience bouts of cold weather. The average Chicago winter produces 38.0 inches (94 cm) of snow. This is just an average; Chicago winters have produced between 9.8 and 89.7 inches (25cm and 221cm) of snow. Snow tends to fall in light accumulations of around 2 inches (5 cm), but about once per year Chicago experiences a storm that can produce 10 to 14 inches (25cm to 35cm) of snow in one day. Unlike across Lake Michigan in western Michigan or in northern Indiana, Chicago rarely gets lake-effect snow because prevailing westerlies that cross the region pick up moisture from Lake Michigan after passing Chicago. Rare northeasterly winds during the winter may deposit the sort of snowfall that one associates with nearby snowbelt cities such as Grand Rapids, Michigan, Kalamazoo, Michigan, and South Bend, Indiana with the more usual westerly winds. Temperatures can vary wildly within the span of one week, but extended periods of temperatures below 32°F (0°C) are not uncommon in January and February. The temperature in January averages about 29°F (-2°C) in the afternoon, and 14°F (-10°C) at night. Temperatures can be expected to drop below 0°F (-18°C) on 15 days throughout the winter season. Although rare, temperatures in Chicago even in the middle of winter can surpass 50°F (10°C).

This web page gives you stats on # of cloudy days, sunny days etc: http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/w...s=003527&refer

From end of October through March, I expect mediocre weather. April, May is a mixed bag and June-Mid Oct. I count on nice weather. I agree that the cloudiness, which has sometimes gone on for 10 days in a row is a real downer. I actually like the cold, Canadian air masses because the sky is usually clear, crisp and sunny. When I retire, I hope to do as my parents and leave for somewhere warm after New Year's and return April/May. The wonderful trade-off is NO HURRICANES and more temperate and pleasant summers compared with FLA.
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Old 09-12-2008, 01:29 PM
 
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And the distant scraping of a snow shovel down the block, then the kids come out to play, but all their shouts have a muted quality because of the snow, and scarves.

Well, at least that's something to look forward to.
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Old 09-12-2008, 01:31 PM
 
Location: Chicago, Illinois
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what i like best about winter is how serene and peaceful it is compared to the loud summer. there's not too many people outside during a chicago winter so when you go for a walk or are just outside, it's usually very peaceful. that's something the san diego's of the world never get to experience.
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Old 09-12-2008, 01:38 PM
 
Location: Not where you ever lived
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Don't be deceived. Chicago has two seasons: Hot and Cold. However, it is not as cold as the North Pole nor as hot as Africa. All kidding aside, it probably isn't nearly as cold as the average northern Atlantic Coast city. It is what you make of it. There are a lot of reasons to love Chicago; but if you hate smow and gloomy days stay where you are. Lake Michigan + heat = Chicago humidity.

the truth is between the hot and the cold there is a lot of good.
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Old 09-12-2008, 02:02 PM
 
Location: Lake Arlington Heights, IL
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Lake Michigan + heat = Chicago humidity
Well ummm, the humidity comes from the southwest-like Havana IL. The lake is actually a cooling influence in the summer and winds off the lake during the summer are delightful
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Old 09-12-2008, 05:27 PM
 
Location: Glencoe, IL
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You would perish if you lived in the Northwest. Oregon has an entirely different species of people who tolerate 8-9 months of grey.
Some of us thrive on the sunless skies.
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Old 09-12-2008, 05:50 PM
 
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Some of us thrive on the sunless skies.
Oh I know, I have the relatives to prove it.
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Old 09-12-2008, 05:59 PM
 
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The average snowfall in Chicago is 100 cm per winter season.
Winters are cold, snowy and windy in Chicago area.
Summers are warm & humid. Pleasant spring/fall.
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Old 09-12-2008, 08:56 PM
 
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You would perish if you lived in the Northwest. Oregon has an entirely different species of people who tolerate 8-9 months of grey.

You are so right. If I went more than 3-4 months without a single sunny day I'd be misreable! While I love a good rain, especially at night, I could not go 8-9 months likes those in the NW. On the flip side, I could not live somewhere where there was no change in season either. Fall is my favorite time of year and when fall is done I'm ready for winter.
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