<p>Hey guys...</p>
<p>I will admit ignorance when it comes to cold weather living on all accounts..I have lived in California for every single one of my 17 years and have never traveled to the snow (or at least significant snow..I've been in like 6 inches). </p>
<p>What kind of shoes do you need for DC winters? And does it really snow that much there?</p>
<p>You need snow shoes. You know, the ones that look like they have tennis rackets on the bottom. I'd get some heavy gear for the cold, too. It can get, like, 50 below zero there. A gortex body suit should do the trick. And as for the snow, ever seen "the Day After Tomorrow?" Well, that's about as much snow as they get. Upwards of 15 feet, without fail, every winter. ;)</p>
<p>Actuualllllyyyy... I have no idea at all. Like you, I have lived in California all of my life. Can anyone who lives in the Middle States answer this? Or anyone who has been there during winter?</p>
<p>Just go to weather.com and type in "20057". You'll see for yourself that this winter is plagued with unusually high temperatures. We've had a few bitter and windy days but the cold never stays for long periods. I'm at home in Arizona so it'll be colder when I get back... eek! Last year there was a pretty significant snow storm (significant for DC, anyway), but that was unusual as well. I think DC only gets a few inches of snow each winter. My friend bought some North Face boots and I got some boots from Lands End. They are the big (look like hiking boots) shoes that go above the ankle but they are most reasonable for snow. We'll see how bad this winter gets, though.</p>
<p>I live near Georgetown. It really isn't that bad in winter. Generally mild, with a few snowstorms to get the TV news types excited to the point of declaring the end of the world. The summers though, they can be rough. Humid and oppressively hot. Yuck.</p>
<p>it's warmer than the Northeast, where I live, that's pretty much all I know</p>
<p>generally easier winters</p>
<p>Hahah, I looked at those temperatures and laughed. The high is like half of a California low. </p>
<p>I'll have to peak around for some boots.</p>
<p>I only wear boots if I'm actively in the snow (e.g. shoveling). Other than that, I just wear regular shoes. If you are going to get boots, just some generic winter boots will be fine. For fashion, go with Timberland (at least at my school).</p>
<p>Yes!!! Regular shoes!</p>
<p>When my mom told me I wouldn't be able to wear my chucks I felt like she was telling me I had to leave my right arm in California...hehe.</p>
<p>So I'll get some boots AND my chucks will come along!</p>
<p>You def. can wear your chucks...just wear 3 pairs of socks so your feet don't freeze.</p>
<p>hmm. i live a little less thanan hour from georgetown (half of that cuz of traffic) and this is my take on the weather. Keep in mind I'm a texas native, so my cold may be others' mild....
Winters-usually pretty mild nov/dec. Jan/Feb/March is the worst with wind and 25-32 degree temperature. Late jan and feb always bring snow..if we get a blizzard, thats when it is...usually we only get 2-3 inches ata time though
Fall: nice..my favorite season. large temp range 40-70 deg, but breezy and pretty leaves. it lasts from mid sept. to mid nov, maybe early dec if youre lucky.
Spring: also nice. the mosquitosaren't too bad, but I hate bees and this is bee season. march and april are ususally colder and rainy but may and june are gorgeous...albeit still only 70 degrees or so.
Summer-Is hot and humid, although not near as bad as houston. Temperatures will get up to about 100 dependin on the year and el nino, it usually doesn'train much. or at least thats my experience.</p>
<p>For winter shoes, you can wear anything. i wear dress boots, tennis shoes, adidas pool shoe (with socks), whatever...I know people (mostly guys) that just wear flip flops..whatever makes you comfy...</p>
<p>I agree with netshark about the tims....</p>
<p>Bwahaha. I'm sorry but this is all so amusing to me! (I live in Buffalo, where winter lasts from October-April, and winter means temperatures below 20 degrees and lots of snow)</p>
<p>Well, we don't have snow as long throughout the year as you, Lauren, but it sure gets as cold as that, and colder. Not that this is a competition.</p>
<p>plus...our summers are worse...especially when theres not even a beach nearby</p>
<p>My summer looks like my winter... :(</p>
<p>Just kidding, there is actually a difference. Winter is a little colder and wetter, days a little shorter. But all I've ever had to wear in regards to winter clothes is a sweatshirt and jeans. :p</p>
<p>The only difference between my summer and my winter is that we go to school during the winter!</p>
<p>Hopefully the rain will keep up though..I'm rather enjoying it.</p>