Montana, I'm on the way! (Glendive: house, car, office) - (MT) - City-Data Forum

xeys_00 · 03-01-2011, 01:45 PM

Well, I got a job offer and took it. I'm coming from Houston, and will be leaving in about 2 weeks. So, I'm wondering a few things(mainly immediate need type). Will I need snow tires? Will all weather tires be ok? It's glendive, by the way. Anyone in Glendive?

ElkHunter · 03-01-2011, 02:04 PM

I run all season tires and I don't have any problems. You should be fine.

bongo403 · 03-01-2011, 03:38 PM

Good all seasons should be fine unless you plan to do a lot of backroads driving, in which case I'd also recommend 4-wheel drive.

You'll find yourself in need of a lot more winter clothing than you ever needed in Houston - a good pair of snowboots, a heavy winter coat, a few pairs of gloves, hats, scarves. You'll want to be ready with at least the basics when you get to Montana, because mid-March can still be winter here!

ElkHunter · 03-01-2011, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bongo403

Good all seasons should be fine unless you plan to do a lot of backroads driving, in which case I'd also recommend 4-wheel drive.

You'll find yourself in need of a lot more winter clothing than you ever needed in Houston - a good pair of snowboots, a heavy winter coat, a few pairs of gloves, hats, scarves. You'll want to be ready with at least the basics when you get to Montana, because mid-March can still be winter here!

Put another log on the fire, cook me up some bacon and some beans.....

That was funny.

I have a monster of a truck, 9 inches of lift, 35 inch tall tires and I don't use it. I've pushed snow over the hood and didn't get stuck.

But, I will tell you that a good warm pair of pants, good sweats, a hoodie or two is in valuable.

I have warm boots, insulated pants, the works.

I don't look at the thermometer to determin if I'm going outside. I look at it to determin what I'm going to wear. Because, I am going outside. We don't have a thermometer, we just put the dog out and wait 10 minutes. If you have to bust him loose from the tree, it's cold. hahahaha

Joe Doer · 03-01-2011, 05:28 PM

There is no such thing as bad weather...just bad clothes

xeys_00 · 03-01-2011, 05:48 PM

So, snowboots... I don't even know if I can find any in Houston. Is that like the Matterhorns I used to wear in Germany in the Army? I can get thermals and a good jacket I guess. I haven't worn a jacket down here in maybe 7 years. I usually wear undershirt, flannel long sleeve, and wool cap. My wife just said the funniest thing: "Beware Montonians, my husband is coming." LOL

sspikaroo · 03-01-2011, 06:38 PM

Yeah, while I'm hoping that the warm weather is coming soon, it hit -37 degrees F at my house last Saturday morning & I'm not all that far from Glendive. So be prepared. We also still have quite a bit of snow here.

For my work, I personally favor a nice heavy Carhart coat with a hood and a good hunting cap with earflaps, sometimes I put on a light coverall under the coat for another layer if its especially cold or I'm going to be in the snow alot. Some good gloves that are heavy enough to keep hands reasonably warm, but not so heavy and stiff as to make them impossible to work in. For foot wear, I have been using buckle overshoes but I see alot of folks in snow packs or even muck boots, it really depends on what your needs are. Will you be outdoors alot? Or just enough to get from your car to your house, office, grocery store, etc. For short walks like that, most people just wear their shoes. And while what I wear is utilitarian, you could certainly put together a better looking ensemble if that matters to you, perhaps ski wear for instance.

But, that being said, it is an extremely good idea to have emergency clothes in your car. Warm boots, insulated coveralls, etc.

xeys_00 · 03-01-2011, 07:14 PM

I actually would like to ride my mountain bike outside also.

bongo403 · 03-01-2011, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ElkHunter

We don't have a thermometer, we just put the dog out and wait 10 minutes. If you have to bust him loose from the tree, it's cold. hahahaha

I love that. I'll have to try it!

bongo403 · 03-01-2011, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by xeys_00

So, snowboots... I don't even know if I can find any in Houston. Is that like the Matterhorns I used to wear in Germany in the Army?

My husband wears something a lot like those year round. I prefer my Sorels. Just as long as they are waterproof, you should be good. You'll be here in early spring, when the snow starts melting and things can get pretty wet and slushy.