<p>i lived in new england (mass & new hampshire) during the first 12 years of my life then moved here to texas, where i've become quite accustomed to the weather. i'm worried about the shock i'll experience once i move back to the cold--can anyone give me some info about the weather at ann arbor? and how often does it get snow storms?</p>
<p>I'm not trying to scare you here, but yes it can get damn cold in the winter and yes it snows alot. It may take some adjusting from Texas weather, but unless its really important to you it shouldn't scare you away from UMich. Winters are unpredictable. They can be very cold or pretty mild (we would consider 40s in the winter mild). Spring/Fall can have some weeks in the 70s and then some in the 40s, you just never know. As far as snow..Ann Arbor got 30 inches this past January, which is much more than average but, yes it can snow alot. I don't think the weather is much different than New England, and again I'm sure you'll adjust easily. There are some benefits. There's something magical about snow in December and that amazing feeling of warmth when spring arrives.</p>
<p>i have lived in cold climates since I was born so it doesnt bother me. but look at the bright side, winters can be beautiful, cold but beautiful nontheless. just make sure you buy good boots, warm coat, hat, gloves, and scarf. other than that you should be fine</p>
<p>Basically ann arbor weather is, like everywhere else in the midwest, unpredictable. In the fall for the first 2 months or so it is really nice, like 70s-80s and then gets progressively colder towards thanksgiving break. From Thanksgiving to spring break, the weather is absolutely terrible. The temperature can range from below zero to 40. Then, after spring break, the weather is usually nice and is on average 50to 60 degrees. Last week on wednesday it was 70 degrees, but all the east and west coast kids were complaining about the fluctuation in the weather, but I'm from Indiana, so I'm used to it. In the summer it gets really hot. (It was 90 during my orientation week).</p>
<p>thanks for explaining! now i'm not as apprehensive about the weather anymore, just for some reason weather reports in new england have given me an image of the great lakes area constantly being struck by blizzards.</p>
<p>I've lived about an hour away from Ann Arbor for about 6 years now, and I agree with nirvanarageatm, its unpredictable, but ultimately enjoyable. It's much less boring then in say... San Francisco.</p>
<p>AA weather isn't as unpredictable as weather in the mountain states (CO, NV) or a semitropical state like Florida.<br>
Also, if you're used to a lot of sunshine, you might find it hard to get used to the gray winters. However, the change of seasons can be a nice change if you're from the distant south.</p>
<p>Skittles, Ann Arbor is actually mild when it comes to snow. It gets cold, but no more so than the Northeast. Obviously, compared to Texas, Ann Arbor is freezing, but no more so than any Northern school.</p>