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Patty41 · 01-04-2008, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Tennesseestorm

You will not see much snow Patti, even here in northeast TN. We only average about 15 inches of snow per year here in the Tri-Cities, but over the past few years, we have not even seen nowhere near that. Also, when it does snow, its not on the ground very long.... a couple of days at the most... normally its a few hours. Typical highs in winter are 40s and 50s (with 20s and 30s for highs being about as low as it gets for the high temps) and average lows in the 20s and 30s, with occasional teens and upper single digits with the harshest artic outbreaks, which only normally last only a day or two.

This week is a prime example. Wednesday, we will have highs only in the mid 20s, which is well below average for us, with lows in the mid 10s, again, well below normal, but by the weekend, it will be back into the 50s and some forecasters are forecasting lower to mid 60s by the first of next week. We can often have nice warm spells in the winter, where 60s and even 70s are not unheard of.

Love that!! Can't wait. Wish I could start packing. Could you tell me about area hospitals? I'm a phlebotomist and would need to find work. Also going to Nursing school. Any recommendations.

LauraC · 01-04-2008, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Patty41

Hi...I don't mind heat and humidity. I don't have any asthma issues..I just want to make it to work in one piece. I say..why deal with snow and ice when there's places in the U.S where you don't have to. Thanks for your response.

You'll be fine, then, and still being in the workforce you will probably be indoors when the heat is bad. You know when the kids go back to school up North around Labor Day and you get that invigorating cold snap? Well, it's still in the 90s/upper 80s here at that time. It doesn't really cool off here until November and by cool off, I mean about the same temps you experience around Labor Day where you live. But, I have to tell you, I was outside yesterday morning around 6:00A and I just relied on the car heater/defroster to get the frost off my windshield (no scraper) and it was only 19 degrees and we had flurries overnight. If I was still working, I could live with that. This was the first day since I have been here that I wore gloves and I know it was 19, but to me it felt warmer than that.

AlisonL · 01-04-2008, 06:20 AM

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You are crazy!! But hey..everyone has a preference. I, however, won't look back.

Neither will I. I love Maine as its been my home, but my old bones need the warmer weather.

Patty41 · 01-04-2008, 11:05 AM

Thanks everyone for your friendly advice. I hope to move to TN soon. Waiting on a job for the hubby. Seems like a great place to live..for me and my family anyway.

Patty41 · 01-04-2008, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Tennesseestorm

You will not see much snow Patti, even here in northeast TN. We only average about 15 inches of snow per year here in the Tri-Cities, but over the past few years, we have not even seen nowhere near that. Also, when it does snow, its not on the ground very long.... a couple of days at the most... normally its a few hours. Typical highs in winter are 40s and 50s (with 20s and 30s for highs being about as low as it gets for the high temps) and average lows in the 20s and 30s, with occasional teens and upper single digits with the harshest artic outbreaks, which only normally last only a day or two.

This week is a prime example. Wednesday, we will have highs only in the mid 20s, which is well below average for us, with lows in the mid 10s, again, well below normal, but by the weekend, it will be back into the 50s and some forecasters are forecasting lower to mid 60s by the first of next week. We can often have nice warm spells in the winter, where 60s and even 70s are not unheard of.

Thanks for your response. I love it and I hope I get to move there. I just cannot take it up here any longer. It was -8 this morning!! yes, -8. And right now its only 15. UGHHHH...Give me the beach!

alleycat · 01-04-2008, 11:55 AM

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Thanks for your response. I love it and I hope I get to move there. I just cannot take it up here any longer. It was -8 this morning!! yes, -8. And right now its only 15. UGHHHH...Give me the beach!

I have a friend who's orginally from Maine. He has a joke that in Maine they ask, "What day was summer?"

He also tells us his goofy moose hunting stories.

AlisonL · 01-04-2008, 01:47 PM

Summer is usually on the Fourth of July. LOL
Speaking of which, looking forward to spending it in TN this year.

alleycat · 01-04-2008, 02:41 PM

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Summer is usually on the Fourth of July. LOL
Speaking of which, looking forward to spending it in TN this year.

If you're anywhere near Nashville, come to the free 4th of July bash at Riverfront Park. There's generally at least one or two big name acts and a lot of lesser knowns. The fireworks display is ranking about the 3rd best in the whole country.

AlisonL · 01-04-2008, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by alleycat

If you're anywhere near Nashville, come to the free 4th of July bash at Riverfront Park. There's generally at least one or two big name acts and a lot of lesser knowns. The fireworks display is ranking about the 3rd best in the whole country.

Would love to go to that. I watch it on tv and enjoy it. Can only imagine how great it is to be there.

CookevilleWeatherGuy · 01-04-2008, 05:24 PM

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Hello all..

I am originally from CT and moved up to maine with my husband and 3 kids. I HATE IT! I hate driving in the snow, ice, etc. My husband's job is what moved us up here. Have only been up since Sept. 07 and already said to my hubby...let's move, pleeeeeeeeeeeeeease!! Thinking about TN? Can anyone tell me about the weather there? I don't care so much about it being cold since I'm a native of cold winters. It's the driving in a foot of snow every other day that is killing me. We are not winter sports people so this is just a big inconvenience for me.

Thanks for your responses.

Patty:

I live in Cookeville, TN and I think you'll find our area quite nice. There are all sorts of links via Google (I'm not going to post any for fear of getting a note from a moderator).....feel free to post any questions and I'll do my level best to answer them. The weather (and I'm an expert on it) would be considered moderate in our area. Winters get cold at times...a little snow from time to time..and summers can get hot....we get all 4 seasons and each are very nice. Hope this helps.