The official IL weather thread (Chicago, Phoenix: food, Chinese, plastic)

[JoshB]

Steve, You're like opposite of everyone else.lol I'd love to have sun all winter otherwise it gets a bit depressing... Spring feels like it's in the air for sure.

[Steve-o]

Originally Posted by JoshB

Steve, You're like opposite of everyone else.lol I'd love to have sun all winter otherwise it gets a bit depressing... Spring feels like it's in the air for sure.

I think winter sun is alright, but not too much though. I never get depressed in winter, but having to drive into the sun every morning that is reflecting off of brilliant white snow gives me headaches (even with sunglasses on) and its quite maddening at times. In summer Ill take all the sun I can get, but in winter Im not a huge fan because winter is my 3-4 month reprieve from the heat and sun.

[JoshB]

Originally Posted by Steve-o

I think winter sun is alright, but not too much though. I never get depressed in winter, but having to drive into the sun every morning that is reflecting off of brilliant white snow gives me headaches (even with sunglasses on) and its quite maddening at times. In summer Ill take all the sun I can get, but in winter Im not a huge fan because winter is my 3-4 month reprieve from the heat and sun.

I can understand the headaches, I have lots of problems with sunlight and snow as well. I do love the sun though so headaches to me are worth it in moderation.lol

[Steve-o]

You see, today was gorgeous. 52 degrees, nary a cloud in the sky, but it didnt bother me because I didnt have to go anywhere. But winter sun is too bright for my tastes, maybe thats the reason I dont like it? I dunno. All I know is that the sunshine levels this winter have been extraordinary.

[Dreickx]

Winter sun is actually less bright than summer sun, the sun is at a lower angle in the sky. And yeah, it has been sunny just about every day this winter, which contributed to it being so cold (or perhaps vice versa).

[Steve-o]

Originally Posted by Dreickx

Winter sun is actually less bright than summer sun,

When combined with shiny, slick, salt-covered roads, melting snow runoff on the streets, and the reflection off the pure white snow, it sure is brighter to my eyes.

[susancruzs]

I wear glasses so I finally got a pair of sunglasses that fit over my glasses because I've been bothered by the snow/sun this winter more so than other years. I have transition lenses but they don't get dark enough in the car.

I went back to the eye dr. because I had clogged ducts in my eye lid this fall so I thought that was causing problems. He suggested I buy the glasses that fit over and I do like them, they help alot.

[Swampmonster]

63 degrees yesterday and AWESOME!!!!!!!!!
Supposed to hit it today too,but chance of showers....it's a muddy mess here right now,but I'll take the mud over snow and ice any day

[Swampmonster]

Originally Posted by Steve-o

When combined with shiny, slick, salt-covered roads, melting snow runoff on the streets, and the reflection off the pure white snow, it sure is brighter to my eyes.

Steve, have you been checked for an Astigmatism ?? That's what was kicking my butt with headaches on bright days for years.Miserable.

Astigmatism: Definition, Symptoms, & Treatment - Kellogg Eye Center

[justalicious6989]

Originally Posted by muleskinner

63 degrees yesterday and AWESOME!!!!!!!!!
Supposed to hit it today too,but chance of showers....it's a muddy mess here right now,but I'll take the mud over snow and ice any day

your lucky, it was a bit warm up here in chicago, nice and dull today
i can have the blinds open, without deadly sunlight glaring on my screen